Check out this story from KCRG featuring our Dubuque County food system! http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/More-low-income-families-have-access-to-fresh-produce-this-summer-440241533.html
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Collaborative farm seeks to sprout young farmers
BY THOMAS J. BARTON thomas.barton@thmedia.com Read the Full Article & Video interview with Sister Christin Tomey Here SINSINAWA, Wis. — Kristen Conley and her husband have tried for the past four years to start their own farm. Conley, 30, of Kieler, works at IBM in Dubuque, but grew up on a farm. So did her … Continue reading Collaborative farm seeks to sprout young farmers
Double Up Food Bucks pays off in 1st year at Dubuque Farmers Market
By Jeff Montgomery (Telegraph Herald) - Nov 3, 2016 jeff.montgomery@thmedia.com A program aimed at connecting low-income households with nutritious foods made major strides in its inaugural year in Dubuque County. The “Double Up Food Bucks” incentives program was launched at Dubuque Farmers’ Market in July. The initiative allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to match each … Continue reading Double Up Food Bucks pays off in 1st year at Dubuque Farmers Market
Local foods ‘champion’ praised for tireless work
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Dubuque Schools serve up locally grown, farm fresh food
DBQ Schools serve up locally grown, farm fresh foods
Priority Food System Development Projects Selected for 2016-2018
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