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Reflecting on two years growing wholesale

It’s easy to find a pint of locally grown cherry tomatoes in Johnson County, Iowa in September. It’s not so easy to find enough to feed an entire school district.  In June 2019, Field to Family evolved into a nonprofit food hub in an effort to tackle that challenge.    Our past: How Field to […]

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Farm to School Month: Four At-Home Activities

October is Farm to School Month, and  in a typical year, students would be getting an extra dose of edible education with Farmer Fairs, tasting events and other in-school experiences. Check out these at-home activity suggestions to help keep Farm to School learning alive and well no matter where school happens for your family this […]

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Farmer James Nisly: A Champion for Local Lunches

Kalona farmer James Nisly’s passions for healthy eating and local food production are so great, his influence has extended into area schools, shaping cafeteria menus for over a decade. His farm,  Organic Greens LLC, has been producing organic sprouts, greens and field crops since 1998.  About 15 years ago, with his own daughters in Iowa […]

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