September 30, 2009
The IL Small Farm Newsletter is now available
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September 30, 2009
Leopold Center Study Reports Local Food Could Bring Jobs to SE Iowa
Check out this news release on a recent Leopold Center study:
http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/newsreleases/2009/092909_seiowa.html
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September 18, 2009
USDA announces Know Your Farmer Know Your Food Initiative
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AGRICULTURE DEPUTY SECRETARY MERRIGAN ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE TO CONNECT CHILDREN TO WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM AND PROVIDE MORE LOCAL FOODS IN SCHOOL LUNCHES. |
| New Farm to School teams will assist school administrators transition to purchasing more locally grown foods. |
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September 18, 2009
Breaking Herbal Bread
Father Dominic hosted a popular TV show for 3 years on PBS, called "Breaking Bread with Father Dominic". People are still enjoying these re-runs today. Father is author of 5 books, as well as a popular speaker and busy teacher at St. Bede. "We scheduled Father Dominic 18 months prior to his Quincy visit, due to his packed schedule", states Deborah Lee U of I Extension, Horticulture Coordinator. "We are excited about the event and it is filling quickly."
Bread is more than just a hobby for Father Dominic. Through his stories and recipes, participants will appreciate how the actual making of bread can also: explore the role bread plays in many cultures prevalent in America, learn how bread connects us as a society, and realize how bread brings families and friends together.
The event includes a bread-making demonstration and tasting; plus a question/answer session and book signing. Cost $10. Click here to register online
The event is co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and the Muddy River Herb Guild, with support from Quincy Steamboat, Ellington Presbyterian Church and the QU Franciscan Friars.
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