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.
Aric Ping - Natural Resource Technician with Pottawattamie Conservation
Dan Fillius - Field Specialist, Commercial Vegetables and Specialty Crops with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Topics will include:
Identification & habitat of common weeds & invasive species
Mechanical & chemical tools & tactics for vegetable crop fields, livestock pastures, savannas, & woodlands. Organic and non-organic practices will be covered.
Submit questions for presenters and register by July 10.
Golden Hills sends (about) monthly email newsletters about local food and sustainable agriculture events & programs, funding opportunities, and other news & resources. Email [email protected] to get added to the SWIFFI email list. Recent newsletters: