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		<title>Field to Family Reveals New Look, Celebrates Five Years in Expanded Role as a Regional Food Hub and Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Iowa City-based non-profit is on a mission to provide increased access to healthy, local food for people in Johnson County and Eastern Iowa. November 1st, 2023 &#8211; Nestled in Iowa City’s Southside Market alongside fellow non-profit leaders, Table to Table and CommUnity, sits Field to Family, a growing organization that is having an impact well beyond [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr"><em><strong>Iowa City-based non-profit is on a mission to provide increased access to healthy, local food for people in Johnson County and Eastern Iowa.</strong></em></p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="CToWUd a6T alignleft" tabindex="0" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/r4BiWA5imPYtKygbQ9jIKuoA99ANr0GcYpSnb6_f5dWuKs6NpFFIfSlmy0C-hhBTMQtO-h8HO3rHrKavQifqG9jG-0ItsIdXj319Mx6uKjkws-U0GWB34moJy8yJ52mZng-3G6iLgGbnBOzgCyfJ41c" width="311.10567448182127" height="175" crossorigin="" data-bit="iit" /></p>
<p dir="ltr">November 1st, 2023 &#8211; Nestled in Iowa City’s Southside Market alongside fellow non-profit leaders, Table to Table and CommUnity, sits Field to Family, a growing organization that is having an impact well beyond its understated office space.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It’s here where Executive Director Michelle Kenyon and her staff run a non-profit that is on a mission to increase access to and education around healthy and local food.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Many people don’t realize it when they drive by, but we are operating a comprehensive regional food hub and online market,” Kenyon said. “It’s our passion, and we believe it’s a gamechanger for Johnson County and Eastern Iowa.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">Field to Family started as an organization in 2002, but its mission expanded significantly five years ago to include the creation of a comprehensive food hub. The inspiration, Kenyon said, was to ensure everyone across Johnson County and Eastern Iowa should be able to eat fresh food with the seasons.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Accessibility is a big issue, and we want to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to eat foods grown locally,” Kenyon said. “We also believe it is imperative to partner with as many local growers as possible, including those who are considered underrepresented, to ensure the supply can meet the community’s needs for the long-term.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">Field to Family is an education-based non-profit that forges connections and partnerships between Iowa growers, food service professionals, and community collaborators and advocates. “Our growers and consumers all play a key role in making this food system work,” Kenyon said.  “That’s why we believe in building strong, lasting relationships by connecting local producers with customers.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The organization does this on many levels: at the consumer level through its online farmers market and community outreach, and at the wholesale level for institutional customers seeking a diverse selection of products from a variety of producers. Field to Family works with early care centers, K-12 schools, retirement communities, colleges, universities, and other institutions. This allows food procurement specialists to source fresh food locally year round from a streamlined ordering system.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Becky Risdon, Williamsburg Schools Food Service Manager, said she appreciates the fresh produce Field to Family provides along with the opportunities students have to try new items. “Our students have really enjoyed all the vegetables we have been able to prepare,” she said. “The variety and quality have been outstanding. Our ability to support local farmers has been an added bonus.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">Field to Family sources from local growers within a 100-mile radius of Johnson/Linn counties and from partner food hubs in Iowa. In the past year, the non-profit has purchased from over 70 local vendors and three partner food hubs. Ensuring local farmers have a way to get their food to the consumer, whether through marketing, procurement, or distribution, is critical.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Last year, Field to Family was awarded a USDA grant, which allowed the organization to work with Meld Marketing in Iowa City. “We knew we had a great story to tell; we just needed help telling it. It’s not always clear to the public what we do. Words like food hub can be confusing so we wanted to ensure our messaging and marketing are easy to understand,” Kenyon said.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Meld immersed itself in the organization, working to evolve the identity and messaging to better reflect what the Field to Family brand stands for today. The new logo features three lines that represent the organization&#8217;s core areas: a comprehensive regional food hub, an online farmers market, and a mission to expand access and education in the community and schools.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“So much of our work originates in the field, and the exciting part is to watch all of the places the food can go and the lives it can impact, including families, consumers, growers, the region, school children, and so much more,” Board Co-Chair Brian Morelli said. “The new logo represents that movement whether it&#8217;s from farm to family, to a school, to another food hub, or wherever the future leads us.”</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 2021, the organization moved to 1051 US HWY 6 in Iowa City, allowing the non-profit to grow its online farmers market with a convenient drive-through on the backside of the building. Here, growers drop off seasonal produce, meat, dairy, plant starts and value-added food and farm products almost daily. This is also where buyers pick up their orders. The online market, which also offers delivery, started during Covid, and has continued to grow.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Outside of the market, the biggest growth area has been the organization’s evolution into a regional food hub. In this capacity, Field to Family manages the purchase, aggregation, storage, marketing, and delivery of local, sustainably produced food.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The goals of Field to Family’s food hub include making it easier for community members to choose and access locally sourced foods, farmers to sell their food and make a living wage; increasing the amount of food procured from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) growers and others the USDA considers underestimated; partnering with community food distributors that reach individuals who are structurally excluded from our current food system; and educating food service providers on how to implement local into their cafeterias.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Five years in, Board Co-Chair Katy Meyer who is also Chef and Owner of Trumpet Blossom restaurant in Iowa City, said the organization is excited about its future. “We can see the impact we’re having, and the community we’re building. ”The idea is to educate the next generation about local food production and sustainability and why it matters.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Media Contact:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Field to Family Executive Director Michelle Kenyon | 319.855.8847 | e: <a href="mailto:director@fieldtofamily.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">director@fieldtofamily.org</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Photos:<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X9x19q4yY_A4KuJm07Ilu6HonFH-x0s1?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X9x19q4yY_A4KuJm07Ilu6HonFH-x0s1?usp%3Dshare_link&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1698937238728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mQK3L1RqlzttbBkm9_n6r"> Link</a>. Photo captions: 1. Field to family’s new logo. 2. Field to Family Executive Director Michelle Kenyon</p>
<p dir="ltr">Field to Family is an Iowa City-based nonprofit food hub and market powered by dedicated growers and community members who want to increase access to and education around healthy and local food. Cultivating connections and partnerships across Johnson County and Eastern Iowa, Field to Family partners with regional growers and producers so all people can eat local and eat well.</p>
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		<title>Garden Oasis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At Garden Oasis Farm we believe that everyone should have access to safe, healthy, and affordable food from within their own community. Putting people before profits, we hope to be a part of a much bigger food movement that educates and empowers people about the power of local and sustainably grown food. Started in 2013 [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4773" src="https://dne.lgu.mybluehost.me/.website_fc07fb88/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/garden-oasis-300x172.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="172" srcset="https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/garden-oasis-300x172.jpg 300w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/garden-oasis-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/garden-oasis-768x441.jpg 768w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/garden-oasis.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />At Garden Oasis Farm we believe that everyone should have access to safe, healthy, and affordable food from within their own community. Putting people before profits, we hope to be a part of a much bigger food movement that educates and empowers people about the power of local and sustainably grown food.</p>
<p>Started in 2013 on just 1/2 acre, our farm now consists of 10 acres of sustainably-rasied vegetables and pasture raised broilers. We market our products through various channels such as CSA, On-Farm Sales via our weekly ordering system, Wholesale and Restaurants. Since our start, we have worked hard to create a more diverse and sustainable farm within our community of Coggon. We love what we do and we hope that our passion shows across every inch of our farm. -Your farmers, T.D. and Sarah</p>
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		<title>Buffalo Ridge Orchard</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Buffalo Ridge Orchard (BRO) was started with the planting of its first apple tree in 2003. This planting began the transition of a traditional 80-acre livestock &#38; row crop farm to one that supplies healthy local produce. It is BRO’s goal to supply high quality vegetables, apples, and pears to our community responsibly &#38; sustainably. [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4770" src="https://dne.lgu.mybluehost.me/.website_fc07fb88/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/brooo.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/brooo.jpg 300w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/brooo-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Buffalo Ridge Orchard (BRO) was started with the planting of its first apple tree in 2003. This planting began the transition of a traditional 80-acre livestock &amp; row crop farm to one that supplies healthy local produce. It is BRO’s goal to supply high quality vegetables, apples, and pears to our community responsibly &amp; sustainably. The orchard has expanded from 800 to over 4,500 trees. BRO has over 50 different types of new and classic apple varieties. In 2011 we installed our first moveable hoop house. It allows us to grow greens and root vegetables in the winter, as well as getting an early start on tomatoes and extending the season for other vegetable crops.</p>
<p>Mary and Vernon Zahradnik, the founders and continued visionaries for BRO, graciously invited their daughter and son-in-law, Emma and Marcus Johnson, to join in their venture in Central City, Iowa. They each have a lifetime of farming and agriculture experiences. Marcus and Emma Johnson spent seven years in Philadelphia working in the field of landscape architecture. This work gave them lots of opportunities to see how to build, grow, and create. It was in Philly that they were able to see the importance of healthy local food in the success of a community. In spring 2012 the Johnson’s sold their row house in Philly and headed west to eastern Iowa where a row house is called a town house and the land rolls gently with fields of corn, beans, pastures, and suburban development.</p>
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		<title>Pop Pop&#8217;s Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Pop Pop, as he is affectionately known by his grandkids, moved to the Iowa City area in 2017. Having been a lifelong gardener and working on a family farm, Pop Pop desired to try small scale vegetable farming, just as his grandfather had done 100 years ago. He joined a group of diverse, enthusiast farmers [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4761" src="https://dne.lgu.mybluehost.me/.website_fc07fb88/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poppop-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poppop-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poppop-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poppop-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poppop-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poppop-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/poppop-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Pop Pop, as he is affectionately known by his grandkids, moved to the Iowa City area in 2017. Having been a lifelong gardener and working on a family farm, Pop Pop desired to try small scale vegetable farming, just as his grandfather had done 100 years ago. He joined a group of diverse, enthusiast farmers in leasing land at the old Johnson County Poor Farm in 2020. It is Pop Pop&#8217;s hope to not only feed his extended family, but offer healthy, organically grown food to the community both through local farmers&#8217; markets and food pantries. All the profits are donated to local charities. His goal is to share not only healthy food, but his love and knowledge of food production.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Baladna Farm is an organic, local, and fresh farm located at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. We grow a variety of different vegetables such Okra, Cucumber, Eggplant, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Green Pepper, Hot Pepper, Radish, Arugula, Molokhia, Tomato and Lettuce. We don&#8217;t use chemical to spray, we use only organic spryer. [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4758" src="https://dne.lgu.mybluehost.me/.website_fc07fb88/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/baladna-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/baladna-300x300.png 300w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/baladna-150x150.png 150w, https://fieldtofamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/baladna.png 700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Baladna Farm is an organic, local, and fresh farm located at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. We grow a variety of different vegetables such Okra, Cucumber, Eggplant, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Green Pepper, Hot Pepper, Radish, Arugula, Molokhia, Tomato and Lettuce.<br />
We don&#8217;t use chemical to spray, we use only organic spryer.</p>
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		<title>Hiring for Hub Operations Support!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Field to Family is expanding its Food Hub operations team! Title: Operations Coordinator Description: The Operations Coordinator provides day to day support to Field to Family, including its food system education and food hub operations.  The Operations Coordinator will work with the Field to Family team to receive fresh food products, pack, deliver and distribute [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Field to Family is expanding its Food Hub operations team!</p>
<p><strong>Title:</strong> Operations Coordinator</p>
<p><b>Description: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Operations Coordinator provides day to day support to Field to Family, including its food system education and food hub operations. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Operations Coordinator will work with the Field to Family team to receive fresh food products, pack, deliver and distribute food to customers and partners, ensure food safety and storage, assist with procurement, provide customer service to producers and customers, maintain and clean warehouse space, and maintain and clean vehicles. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Duties include: lifting, moving, cleaning, organizing, reporting and maintaining warehouse equipment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><b>Hours: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">40 hours per week, primarily during the day on weekdays, with few evenings and weekends with notice.  </span></p>
<p><b>Compensation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">$17/hour; Health, vision and dental insurance plan available  </span></p>
<p><b>Required Qualifications: </b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Applicants must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to drive and manage a refrigerated van, a box truck and to learn </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High-energy individual with a strong work ethic </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competent working with Google Drive, Microsoft Excel, Local Food Marketplace, PC and OS operating systems</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Detail-oriented, self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to interact with a diverse population of the public and work in various communities</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Team player and supportive of program and community development projects</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Competencies</b><b><i>: </i></b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the operations of the organization and to create new opportunities. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Foster Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. There is no tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind in our organization. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who have been marginalized by society due to race, color, religion, gender, gender nonconformity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Field to Family will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Field to Family.</span></p>
<p><b>To apply:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Send letter of interest highlighting relevant experience, resume and 3 references by September 12, 2023 to: </span><a href="mailto:director@fieldtofamily.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">director@fieldtofamily.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or by mail to PO BOX 93, Iowa City, IA 52244.  </span></p>
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		<title>Seeking Operations Associates to support Field to Family Food Hub</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Operations Associate Job Type: Temporary, As-needed, variable hours Reports to: Operations Manager Apply by: Accepted on a rolling basis Last Updated 4/6/2023 Contact Information: info@fieldtofamily.org ; (319) 855-2694; fieldtofamily.org OFFICE Address: Pepperwood Plaza, 1051 HWY 6., Iowa City, IA WAREHOUSE Address: 1049 HWY 6., Iowa City, IA MAILING address: PO BOX 93, Iowa City, IA [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Operations Associate </b><b><br />
</b><b>Job Type:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Temporary, As-needed, variable hours<br />
</span><b>Reports to:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Operations Manager<br />
</span><b>Apply by:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Accepted on a rolling basis<br />
</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Last Updated 4/6/2023</span></i></p>
<p><b>Contact Information:<br />
</b><a href="mailto:director@fieldtofamily.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">info@fieldtofamily.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ; (319) 855-2694; </span><a href="http://fieldtofamily.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">fieldtofamily.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">OFFICE Address: Pepperwood Plaza, 1051 HWY 6., Iowa City, IA<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">WAREHOUSE Address: 1049 HWY 6., Iowa City, IA<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">MAILING address: PO BOX 93, Iowa City, IA 52244  </span></p>
<p><b>Title: Operations Associate </b></p>
<p><b>Basic Function: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">With guidance from the Operations Manager, the Operations Associate will provide support to Field to Family’s food hub operations on an as needed basis.</span></p>
<p><b> </b><b>General Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Load and deliver food hub orders to customers, primarily school districts, utilizing Field to Family’s refrigerated sprinter van;</span>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow routes via Google Maps and internal delivery directions for each location</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide exceptional customer service, including fulfilling requests, communicating with customers about delivery times when necessary, and working with the Operations Manager to plan for efficiency and excellence </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage customer orders: organize, assess for unit size, producer, and storage type; monitor for quality and food safety. Ensure each order is delivered to the correct location and that paperwork matches order.</span></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Receive farmers’ products: assist producer with unloading deliveries at warehouse, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">check for product quality, accurate inventory, case labeling </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">and paperwork</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure food safety protocols are maintained, record-keeping logs are accurate; required </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">cleaning, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">equipment, and others as needed in accordance with food safety requirements; </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Misc. duties include: lifting, moving, cleaning, organizing, tracking and reporting orders and warehouse equipment;</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work closely with volunteers, and other personnel as assigned </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain good verbal and written communications with supervisor, staff and external partners</span></li>
</ol>
<p><b>Hours and Compensation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> $15 per hour<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Specific need currently:<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">When needed Tuesdays: within the hours of 7AM-3PM<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">When needed Wednesdays: within the hours of 7AM-3PM<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">When needed Thursdays: within the hours of 10AM-6PM<br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fridays: on call for 10AM-2PM for up to 3 hours</span></p>
<p><b>Required Qualifications: </b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Applicants must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency with carts, skill at arranging food in a safe and secure manner for travel</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competent working with Google Drive </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Detail-oriented, self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to interact with a diverse population of the public and work with various communities</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Team player and supportive of program and community development projects</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Competencies</b><b><i>: </i></b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the finances of the organization and to create new opportunities. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Foster Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.Entrepreneurial- minded and a self starter.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Field to Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Diversity brings strength, creativity, and resilience. Field to Family believes that one of our key roles is creating meaningful opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and people of color to engage in their communities. We seek to empower marginalized people to become future leaders in a just, equitable community. Field to Family is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. There is no tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind in our organization. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who have been marginalized by society due to race, color, religion, gender, gender nonconformity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Field to Family will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Field to Family.</span></p>
<p><b>To apply:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Send letter of interest highlighting relevant experience and 1-3 references to: info@fieldtofamily.org or by mail to PO BOX 93, Iowa City, IA 52244.   </span></p>
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		<title>Job Announcement for Communications Coordinator</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Job Announcement Title: Communications Coordinator Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary through November 30, 2023 Reports to: Executive Director, Field to Family  About the organization: Field to Family envisions a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our ecosystem is diverse, abundant, and healthy. Our mission is to create a [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Job Announcement<br />
</b><b>Title: Communications Coordinator<br />
</b><b>Job Type:</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Full-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary through November 30, 2023<br />
</span><b>Reports to:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Executive Director, Field to Family </span></p>
<p><b>About the organization: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family envisions a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our ecosystem is diverse, abundant, and healthy.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Our mission</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is to create a more local, healthy and sustainable food system. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family is a nonprofit educational food hub based in Johnson County Iowa that manages the procurement, aggregation, storage, distribution, and promotion of local, source-identified foods and provides farm to school educational programming in order to expand access to local food for more people in our region. Through strong partnerships with local producers, Field to Family offers weekly ordering and delivery of wholesale local foods, to schools, food pantries, small food businesses and other institutions, as well as weekly ordering and pick up through an Online Farmers Market from Earth Day to Winter Solstice. </span></p>
<p><b>Title: Communications Coordinator</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Communications Coordinator will work across all areas of Field to Family to coordinate, develop and implement impactful marketing strategies that will tell the story of our mission, our impact, programming and effectively communicate with our target audiences. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, visual and storytelling skills with an exceptional ability to adapt complex concepts into simple and understandable ways using a variety of mediums to diverse audiences.  </span></p>
<p><b>Responsibilities: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working with the Field to Family team, coordinate, develop (or oversee the development) and implement  impactful communications, marketing and outreach strategies for the organization’s target audiences </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coordinate the work to meet the goals of the organization’s Healthy Food and Financing Investment grant award which includes working with marketing and outreach subcontractors, regional BIPOC farmers and community members, organizations and other stakeholders involved in Iowa City’s South District  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide regular organizational assistance for </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">food hub operations and farm to school programming </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Actively participate in team meetings, collaborate strategically with Field to Family staff and team members to enhance and grow the organization’s impact</span></li>
</ol>
<p><b>Required Qualifications: </b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in marketing, business, administrative services or other related field</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2+ years’ work experience in a development, marketing, public relations and/or communications role </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong interest for building strong, equitable, just and resilient community food systems</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent communication, customer service and time management skills  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fluent in utilizing online digital platforms and Google Workspace </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to learn new software and record-keeping systems</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to interact with and develop meaningful relationships with people of various backgrounds</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Highly collaborative team player, quick learner, detail-oriented, and self-motivated who can work independently and organize many competing priorities to meet deadlines </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lift and carry 35 lbs </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Hours and Schedule </b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a full-time position of 40 hours a week, temporary through November 30, 2023, primarily daytime hours but includes frequent weekday evenings and weekends for planned events.   </span></p>
<p><b>Compensation: </b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a full-time non-exempt position and eligible for benefits that include health, dental, vision, and PTO. This  position is located in the Field to Family office and warehouse in Iowa City with limited remote and flexible schedule opportunities. Some local travel will be required with advanced notice. Salary range- $37,800 to $43,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.  </span></p>
<p><b>Field to Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who have been marginalized by society due to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Field to Family will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Field to Family.</span></p>
<p><b>To apply:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Send letter of interest highlighting relevant experience, resume and 3 references by April 23, 2023 to: director@fieldtofamily.org or by mail to PO BOX 93, Iowa City, IA 52244.   </span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>2023 Job Announcement Title: Operations Manager Job Type: Full-time, Exempt salaried position   Reports to: Executive Director, Field to Family   About the organization: Field to Family envisions a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our ecosystem is diverse, abundant, and healthy. Our mission is to create a more local, [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>2023 Job Announcement</b></p>
<p><b>Title: Operations Manager</b></p>
<p><b>Job Type:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Full-time, Exempt salaried position  </span></p>
<p><b>Reports to:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Executive Director, Field to Family  </span></p>
<p><b>About the organization: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">envisions a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our ecosystem is diverse, abundant, and healthy.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Our mission</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is to create a more local, healthy and sustainable food system. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family is a nonprofit educational food hub based in Johnson County Iowa that manages the procurement, aggregation, storage, distribution, education and promotion of local, source-identified foods and provides farm to school educational programming in order to expand access to local food for more people in our region. Through strong partnerships with local producers, Field to Family offers weekly ordering and delivery of wholesale local foods, to schools, food pantries, small food businesses and other institutions, as well as weekly ordering and pick up through an Online Farmers Market from Earth Day to Winter Solstice. </span></p>
<p><b>Title: Operations Manager</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Operations Manager is someone with a strong interest for community-based, inclusive and resilient food systems, public health, and/or community development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, resourceful team player, who can lead and accept direction, thrive in dynamic work environments, can be described as careful, thorough and meticulous, who is comfortable behind the wheel of a truck and a computer, and enjoys taking on new challenges. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The primary responsibilities of the Operations Manager are to manage Field to Family’s day to day food hub activities with a focus on producer and vendor relationship management, procurement of local foods, warehouse management (aggregation, storage, food safety protocols), distribution, record-keeping and vehicle maintenance. </span></p>
<p><b>Responsibilities: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage the day-to-day Food Hub Operations with a focus on Producer/ Farmer/Grower/Vendor Relationship Management (65%)</span>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop and maintain strong relationships with local farmers, producers and market vendors; as well as organizational and community partners, Field to Family staff, board, council and supporters; </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coordinate weekly logistics with farmers and customers, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ensure accurate availability listing, timely aggregation and delivery, product quality </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain accurate, detailed records, to ensure smooth ordering, procurement, invoicing and delivery process</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support annual sales planning, including crop planning with farmers and business planning internally </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design weekly delivery and pick up routes and logistics; </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">drive refrigerated fleet vehicles (sprinter van or box truck) to receive and deliver product</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Utilize GoogleDrive, Microsoft Excel, Local Food Marketplace or other management software to efficiently manage records,  inventory, customer orders and invoice information, and promote products to customers   </span></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Warehousing, food safety, record-keeping, vehicle and space management (20%)</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain Field to Family’s physical infrastructure, resources, space</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage, follow and update the organization’s food safety plan and protocols </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep accurate financial, inventory and food safety records </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage office, warehouse, refrigerated fleet, equipment and maintain excellent food safety protocols </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">throughout the life cycles of all orders and cross docking endeavors</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in accordance with Federal, State and Local Food Safety requirements. </span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Organizational Support (15%)</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Commitment to effective group process including open communication, mutual accountability and appropriate self-evaluation  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Train and supervise support staff and volunteers </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist in marketing, promotion, outreach and education  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Actively participate in team meetings, collaborate strategically with Field to Family staff and team members to enhance and grow the organization’s impact</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain strong verbal and written communications with supervisor, staff and external partners</span></li>
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<p><b>Required Qualifications: </b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Passion for building strong, equitable and resilient community food systems</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Commitment to effective group process including open communication, mutual accountability and appropriate self-evaluation  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (delivery is a component of the position) </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comfortable driving a small box truck long distances, loading and unloading cases, utilizing carts, pallet jacks, small trailers. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to maintain many small details, keep detailed records, and to develop new ways to bring efficiency and accuracy to the operations </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to learn new software and record-keeping systems</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to interact with and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Highly collaborative team player, quick learner, detail-oriented, and self-motivated who can work independently and organize many competing priorities to meet deadlines. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to effectively communicate with mechanics, electricians, contractors and similar audiences   </span></li>
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<p><b>Preferred Qualifications: </b></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Box truck driving and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">delivery experience following DOT regulations and safety standards</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to load and unload trucks quickly and efficiently</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of and ability to use Local Food Marketplace and other similar online aggregation software </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to use Quickbooks or similar accounting software</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Business management, planning and reporting experience (sales reports, product analysis, projections, etc.) </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience in warehousing, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">operating warehouse equipment, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">produce grading, knowledge of wholesale packaging and pricing, farming, or sustainable food production experience</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience and competence in staff management and training volunteers</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of and experience with basic automobile maintenance, hitching a trailer, generally handy with tools and equipment</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of and relationships with individuals and organizations involved in food system work in Iowa from farmers, processors, nutrition directors, chefs, food service, food access, distribution and/or food-related initiatives</span></li>
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<p><b>Hours and Schedule </b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours a week, primarily daytime hours. Occasional weekday evenings and weekends for special events.   </span></p>
<p><b>Compensation: </b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a full-time exempt position and eligible for benefits that include health, dental, vision, and PTO. This  position is located in the Field to Family warehouse and office in Iowa City. Some local travel is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range- $36,000 to $45,000</span></p>
<p><b>Field to Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who have been marginalized by society due to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Field to Family will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Field to Family.</span></p>
<p><b>To apply:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Send letter of interest highlighting relevant experience, basic resume and 3 references by April 23, 2023 to: <a href="mailto:director@fieldtofamily.org">director@fieldtofamily.org</a> or by mail to PO BOX 93, Iowa City, IA 52244.   </span></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Food hubs work with food service directors, agencies and businesses to choose local meat, dairy, eggs and produce while in season, facilitating the delivery, storage, food safety and availability of local foods in partnership with regional growers. </em></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After three years of growth, Field to Family is playing a pivotal role in the growth of the supply and demand of local foods in Iowa through strong partnerships with local farmers, schools, other key state, public institutions. New USDA funding streams that are meant to empower community food systems are directed towards food hubs, including Field to Family, with funds provided to increase local for school lunch, reduce food insecurity and support systematically disadvantaged farmers.  Through strong relationships with local farmers, food hubs offer an alternative to distributors that rely on cheap labor, transnational distribution, food waste, high soil inputs and environmental issues that negatively impact our water, soil and air.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The following new funding streams will grow capacity, enhance local food markets and deepen the impact of food hubs in Iowa for years to come: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">IOWA LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING ASSISTANCE (LFPA)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The USDA has made over 1.7 million dollars available for food hubs and Iowa&#8217;s six food banks to purchase local foods for distribution to Iowans in under-resourced communities through a new project called the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program (LFPA). The goals of the program are to support efforts to reduce food insecurity, increase local food consumption and to help build and expand economic opportunity for local and socially disadvantaged producers.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Field to Family is one of 14 entities with a contract with the Iowa Department of Land Stewardship (IDALS) to utilize these funds from September 2022 to May of 2024. Field to Family will purchase food from growers who have registered for the program. Farmers can </span><a href="https://practicalfarmers.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0fR0coqXcsaZ6e"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Register Here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Field to Family will then distribute it to community distribution agencies who have signed up for the program. Community partners interested in distributing local foods  </span><a href="https://forms.gle/LizDkX4XAYLTPDaC6"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Register Here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Food grown in Iowa or in the immediate surrounding counties is eligible for this program. This includes produce, grains, legumes, dairy, meat, mushrooms, eggs, honey, and maple syrup. Value added products containing at least 51% locally produced raw product are also eligible.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Potential Community Partners may include entities such as: Food Pantries, Meal sites, Religious Organizations, Residential facilities, Emergency shelters, Adult day centers, Early childcare sites, Summer feeding sites, Senior programs, Mobile food pantries, Backpack programs, Farmers Markets, Hospitals and clinics, YMCA or other recreation centers, and more.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Field to Family has been preparing for this type of opportunity since we launched our food hub in 2018,” said Michelle Kenyon, Field to Family’s Executive Director. “We have built strong relationships with regional producers, school districts and other food service institutions and have facilitated the increase in supply and demand for local foods in our region. As a food hub, we are always looking for new institutions to deliver fresh and local foods to, as well as new farmer partners in order to expand the supply available.”  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Field to Family works to expand their impact to create a stronger community food system, the organization has recognized the importance of working with farmers who the USDA considers &#8220;socially disadvantaged.&#8221; These include BIPOC farmers &#8211; black, immigrant, people of color- as well as veterans, women, LGBT and beginning farmers. Out of the 60 + market vendors Field to Family is currently partnering with 34 who are considered socially disadvantaged, which is not typical even for food hubs at the national level. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Providing access to new markets for more producers and helping more Americans experiencing food insecurity is going to take new partnerships, new innovations, and new ways of thinking – and the best solutions can often be local,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This program provides tribes, states, and U.S. territories the ability to work in new and creative ways with their local partners, establishing connections between their producers and underserved communities. The food purchases made through LFPA will provide consistent access to locally and regionally sourced food, helping provide economic stability for farmers, producers and families, and improve health outcomes through nutrition and increased food security.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LOCAL FOODS FOR SCHOOLS (LFS)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The USDA has made funds available to states to facilitate local foods for schools! Iowa school districts will soon be able to sign up for funds to purchase local foods. School districts will be matched with a food hub in their region. Field to Family currently works with 9 school districts, onboarding 3+ new partners with plans for more as we lead up to Iowa Local Food Day on September 28 (fourth Wednesday of the month) and for Farm to School month in October. Field to Family continues to be a primary resource for Food Service Directors when it comes to seasonal menu planning, incorporating local for lunch and adding taste testing and opportunities for students to connect with Iowa farmers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING INITIATIVE</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative provides resources to healthy food retail and to overcome the higher costs and initial barriers to serving areas with inequitable access. The program ultimately aims to provide additional capacity building and financing resources to build a more equitable food system that supports the health and economic vibrancy of all Americans. Field to Family was the only Iowa recipient for this program and it will support the organizations work to: increase demand for local, healthy foods; build infrastructure and capacity for increasing access to underestimated communities and increasing the amount of socially disadvantaged growers growing food in the region. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The investment will run from January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023. </span></p>
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