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Crop Marketing Workshop Offered in Atlantic on January 7th
Second in Series of Programs Covering Grain Marketing this Winter Local producers have several opportunities to discuss and learn more about marketing grain, thanks to a series of workshops hosted locally this winter by Patrick Hatting, Farm Management Specialist for...
Cass County Master Gardeners Graduate 5 Trainees from Fall Class
Celebrating its 40th year in Iowa, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program equips participants to grow in knowledge about gardening best practices. Once the training is completed, Master Gardeners volunteer in their community, making...
Location Changed for Crop Marketing Workshop Atlantic on December 10th
Free Program to Discuss “How to Get $4 Corn” Grain marketing is a hot topic among local farmers, and an upcoming meeting on the topic is being moved to a larger location to accommodate interest from area producers. Farmers often mention that their crop marketing is...
Crop Marketing Workshop Offered in Atlantic on December 10th
Free Program to Discuss “How to Get $4 Corn” Farmers often mention that their crop marketing is challenging and needs improvement. Now a workshop is available with a full 18-month marketing plan to help producers understand the big picture of effectively marketing...
Winter Cow Webinar Series from ISU Starts December 11
Local viewing and discussion site in Atlantic AMES, Iowa – Beef cow-calf producers recognize the importance of staying informed on all aspects of their operation, and a new four-part webinar series from Iowa Beef Center will help them do just that. Iowa State...
Hoegh Begins Duties as County Wellness Coordinator
A familiar face in Cass County will soon be popping up in a new role. As Market Manager of Produce in the Park, Brigham Hoegh has been buzzing around organizing events and working on local food systems development for the past year. That experience will serve her well...
Produce in the Park Community Survey Underway, Chance to win $25 to Harvest Market
Produce in the Park is surveying Cass County and surrounding communities. Produce in the Park is a weekly farmers market held Thursday evenings in the Atlantic City Park from June through October. The Produce in the Park Board wants to make sure they are meeting the...
Harvest Market Scheduled and Now Accepting Vendor Applications
ATLANTIC, IA (October 17, 2019) – The 2019 Harvest Market has been scheduled for Monday, November 25 from 3-7 PM at the Cass County Community Center. This holiday market is held the Monday before Thanksgiving so you can pick up local produce, baked goods, and meats to...
Last Chance to HIKE at The “Squeaks, Squawks and Screeches” Halloween Hike!
The 25th biannual Halloween Hike, will be held on Saturday, October 26th, as you follow a trail where you will hear “Squeaks, Squawks and Screeches” along the way! Starting at 7:00 p.m. small groups will depart from the Camblin Addition of Sunnyside Park every ten...
Master Gardeners to Host Fall Plant Sale September 21
New Event to Feature a Variety of Perennial Favorites Fall can be a great time for planting! The Cass County Master Gardeners are hosting their first fall plant sale on Saturday morning September 21 at the Cass County Community Center. The sale will be open to the...