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Monday, August 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm –

Iowa Organic Association: Matt and Hillary Kollasch of Kollasch Family Farms will lead us on a tour of their multi-generation organic row crop and direct market meat farm. The Kollasch’s have worked hard not only to build and grown their organic crops, but they continue to innovate on their farm by integrating livestock with their organic crop production. Attendees will have a chance to learn about how their livestock benefit their organic crops, how they are building a direct market meat business, and what their farming goals are as the continue to integrate crops and livestock on their land.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –

Enjoy a nutty day with a tour the INGA Hazelnut Test Plot to learn about the IA Hazelnut Project and harvesting and processing and more

Sunday, October 28, 2018 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm –

Come join us for our final Connections Field Day for 2018 at Taste by Uncs Cheesecakes in Osage. We’ll explore how the local food focus fits with other tactics Jessica Baldus and her dynamic team have used to contribute to the ten year evolution of this business and what lies ahead in the coming years.

Saturday, February 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

The field day will be an “open house” event, with a presentation about the history and philosophy of Simply Nourished at 1:15 pm, followed by an opportunity to browse the shop, enjoy some tastings, and visit with the owners.

Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Dallas and Kara Jo Hendrikson started their dream to create a place for families to enjoy the fall harvest season and fresh produce when they purchased an apple orchard from Chuck and Julia Crail in 2020.  Both Dallas and Kara Jo had worked on the orchard prior to the sale, so were familiar with the […]

  Two ingredients + one jar + time = boosted flavor and health benefits! Use the garlicky honey for salad dressings, as a meat marinade, drizzle it over pizza or […]

Two ingredients + one jar + time = boosted flavor and health benefits! Use the garlicky honey for salad dressings, as a meat marinade, drizzle it over pizza or veggies, […]

Saturday, November 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 6:30 pm – Join Ag Ventures Alliance on Saturday, November 4th for a bus ride to the Rochester, MN area. Stops include the Spam Museum, lunch at Forager Brewery, attending the Feast! Local Foods Marketplace, and shopping at the People’s Food Co-op. This is a fun opportunity to see how other regions support their local farmers! The day […]

Thursday, November 29, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm –

This is an excellent opportunity to fine tune your farm financial skills. The 2018 season is fresh in your mind. The 2019 season is in the wings. How can understanding your farm finances help 2019 be even stronger than 2018? Sign up and you will be making a great investment in your farm management! Contact libbey.jan@gmail.com to Sign up.
The class is free. Fee for lunch.