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Iowa Pork Congress coming to Des Moines January 22 and 23
The 2025 Iowa Pork Congress, North America’s largest winter swine trade show, takes place on Jan. 22 and 23 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. It will be the 52nd annual event, with thousands of attendees, hundreds of vendors, and multiple educational sessions. This event presents an exceptional opportunity for producers from across the Midwest to connect, collaborate, and discover cutting-edge solutions that can elevate their production capabilities.
Driftless Region Beef Conference offered in Dubuque Jan. 23-24
Extension services from the University of Illinois, Iowa State University, and University of Wisconsin services are working together to offer the thirteenth annual Driftless Region Beef Conference January 23-24, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque.The aim of the conference is to provide educational sessions for beef producers. The early registration fee of $120 per person must be received prior to midnight on January 10, 2025.
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HACAP Vinton Meal Site CLOSED on Sunday, December 22
The HACAP Vinton Meal Site will be closed Sunday, December 22nd. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Beast and Bird to launch a soft open this weekend
Last week the Vinton Unlimited board conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Beast and Bird's new location. A ribbon cutting was held with refreshments available to the group.Beast and Bird (brick-and-mortar) is a merger of two mobile businesses (Beast and Bird food truck along with McBride Mobile Taps). Owners Logan Merchant, Clay McBride, and Justin McBride (all of Vinton) are excited to launch the next chapter of their growing business.
Secretary Naig Opens Sign-Up for Crop Insurance Discount Program
Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiums on those acresIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the sign-up for the state’s Crop Insurance Discount Program is now open and available. Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can apply for a $5 per acre discount on their spring crop insurance premiums.
Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Choose Iowa grants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other ag productsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is once again offering Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other agricultural products.
4th St. Diner Menu - December, Note the changes in the weather closure notices
Weather notices for the 4th Street Diner. The diner will close for inclement/winter weather and will notify KCRG and
KGAN to post on their websites and television channels. Please look for: “HACAP
Vinton Meal Site.'When Benton County Transportation is closed, the meal site is
closed.An email will be sent with a closing notice to everyone who has signed up to receive the menu
via email.
Fareway & Iowa Farm Bureau Donate Truckload of Ground Protein to Iowa Food Banks
Fareway Stores Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau partnered together to donate
26,950 lbs. of ground protein to food banks across Iowa in the ‘Meat the Need’ campaign. For
every 10 lb. tube of ground beef sold at Fareway Sept. 16th – 21st, one pound of lean protein was
donated to local food banks in partnership with the Iowa Food Bank Association and the Food
Bank of Iowa.
Thanksgiving Dinner Reservations Needed ASAP
If you would like to join us at the 4th St. Diner for our Thanksgiving Dinner this upcoming Friday, November 22, please call to reserve a meal if you have not already done so. Our menu is:Roast Turkey/DressingMashed Potatoes/GravyGreen Bean CasseroleCranberry Jello SaladPieDinner Roll/MilkPhone: (319) 472-4761
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