The Southwest Iowa Food and Farm Initiative (SWIFFI) is a network for food producers and consumers working to develop a healthy local food system. SWIFFI works to build a sustainable regional food system that links production, processing, distribution, and consumption, for better health, food security, stronger communities and economic development. SWIFFI is a multi-county coalition of individuals and organizations working together with Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development. We are a part of the Regional Food System Working Group network at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. SWIFFI works in Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page counties. This 2010 report provides great information about the economic potential of local food in Southwest Iowa: The Economic Impact of Fruit and Vegetable Production in Southwest Iowa Considering Local and Nearby Metropolitan Markets.
Whether you are a home gardener or growing produce for market, organic matter in your soil will increase your chances of success. Craig Keiser, owner of Windy Hill Compost, LLC, will be talking about his operation and offering a few tips and tricks that he has learned along the way. We will also be sharing a bit about worm composting, a process that can take place year-round in your kitchen, with minimal maintenance. Event is free and open to the public. Space is limited so please RSVP to jamie.fowler@goldenhillsrcd.org
Golden Hills sends (about) monthly email newsletters about local food and sustainable agriculture events & programs, funding opportunities, and other news & resources. Email jamie.fowler@goldenhillsrcd.org to get added to the SWIFFI email list. Recent newsletters: