Events in September–October 2018
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- NARC&D National Conference
All Day
NARC&D National ConferenceOur National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota is just over two months away -
Have you reserved your seat yet?Come enjoy high quality programming and learning opportunities from fellow RC&D Councils. RC&D Staff from Wisconsin, California, and Oklahoma.
Wisconsin Presentation:
Tracy Beckman (Lumberjack RC&D, Executive Director), Wendy Warren (SW Badger RC&D, Executive Director), and Bob Walker (Rapid Success)Title of Workshop:
“Strategic Collaborations by WI State Association of RC&Ds”Tracy, Wendy, and Bob are working to rebrand and re-establish the RC&D presence throughout Wisconsin. Their experiences serve as example of how RC&D councils can reframe in an evolving environment.
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- NARC&D National Conference
All Day
NARC&D National ConferenceOur National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota is just over two months away -
Have you reserved your seat yet?Come enjoy high quality programming and learning opportunities from fellow RC&D Councils. RC&D Staff from Wisconsin, California, and Oklahoma.
Wisconsin Presentation:
Tracy Beckman (Lumberjack RC&D, Executive Director), Wendy Warren (SW Badger RC&D, Executive Director), and Bob Walker (Rapid Success)Title of Workshop:
“Strategic Collaborations by WI State Association of RC&Ds”Tracy, Wendy, and Bob are working to rebrand and re-establish the RC&D presence throughout Wisconsin. Their experiences serve as example of how RC&D councils can reframe in an evolving environment.
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- NARC&D National Conference
All Day
NARC&D National ConferenceOur National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota is just over two months away -
Have you reserved your seat yet?Come enjoy high quality programming and learning opportunities from fellow RC&D Councils. RC&D Staff from Wisconsin, California, and Oklahoma.
Wisconsin Presentation:
Tracy Beckman (Lumberjack RC&D, Executive Director), Wendy Warren (SW Badger RC&D, Executive Director), and Bob Walker (Rapid Success)Title of Workshop:
“Strategic Collaborations by WI State Association of RC&Ds”Tracy, Wendy, and Bob are working to rebrand and re-establish the RC&D presence throughout Wisconsin. Their experiences serve as example of how RC&D councils can reframe in an evolving environment.
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- NARC&D National Conference
All Day
NARC&D National ConferenceOur National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota is just over two months away -
Have you reserved your seat yet?Come enjoy high quality programming and learning opportunities from fellow RC&D Councils. RC&D Staff from Wisconsin, California, and Oklahoma.
Wisconsin Presentation:
Tracy Beckman (Lumberjack RC&D, Executive Director), Wendy Warren (SW Badger RC&D, Executive Director), and Bob Walker (Rapid Success)Title of Workshop:
“Strategic Collaborations by WI State Association of RC&Ds”Tracy, Wendy, and Bob are working to rebrand and re-establish the RC&D presence throughout Wisconsin. Their experiences serve as example of how RC&D councils can reframe in an evolving environment.
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- NARC&D National Conference
All Day
NARC&D National ConferenceOur National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota is just over two months away -
Have you reserved your seat yet?Come enjoy high quality programming and learning opportunities from fellow RC&D Councils. RC&D Staff from Wisconsin, California, and Oklahoma.
Wisconsin Presentation:
Tracy Beckman (Lumberjack RC&D, Executive Director), Wendy Warren (SW Badger RC&D, Executive Director), and Bob Walker (Rapid Success)Title of Workshop:
“Strategic Collaborations by WI State Association of RC&Ds”Tracy, Wendy, and Bob are working to rebrand and re-establish the RC&D presence throughout Wisconsin. Their experiences serve as example of how RC&D councils can reframe in an evolving environment.
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- Iowa Local Food Day - (Now through October 2018)
All Day
Iowa Local Food Day - (Now through October 2018)IOWA LOCAL FOOD DAY!
What will you be eating October 11, 2018?Help to celebrate Iowa’s local foods in your school! Through a grant* opportunity, IDALS is creating an “Iowa Local Food Day” statewide celebration. This event will bring together all sectors of Farm to School. Unifying the state and local food project will:
- Aid food service directors in making local procurements
- Engage more growers in growing and selling produce to school
- Allow Farm to School activities to expand beyond fruits and vegetables
- Help growers ramp up sales by working with Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP)
- Raise awareness of Farm to School across the state
And… let kids experience the goodness that Iowa foods.
How can you get involved?
Schools:
- Sign up to participate
- Attend a training workshop/webinar
- Promote this event at your school and within your community
Growers:
- Attend the workshop
- Plan to plants for schools
- Get registered in the Iowa Farm to School Directory
Resources:
- Grower workshops (4)
- Food Service Director/Local Procurement Trainings
- Menu/recipe resources, access to local food coordinators, taste test supplies/opportunities, food hub aggregation, marketing materials, pricing information
- Food grade boxes for growers
*IDALS is a recipient of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) FY 2017 Farm to School Support Service Grant
For more information contact tammy.stotts@iowaagriculture.govand ann.wolf@ihrcd.org
