Free, searchable online listing connects Iowa sellers with in-state or out-of-state buyers The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers a free, searchable online directory to connect Iowa farmers who have hay or straw to sell with buyers who are interested in purchasing it.

Talk about a busy schedule!While last month was mostly Private Events, July offers many dates open to the public for you to catch us.July 6th will be our first of three trips to The Midnight Gem in Swisher.

"Growing Connections" is the theme of the 17th annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on August 3. The 2023 conference will explore challenges posed by agriculture's current economic and environmental climate: the 2023 Farm Bill, marketing scenarios, soil and water quality initiatives, financial outlook, social media advocacy, transition/succession planning strategies, and the roles of ag women in this dynamic and growing industry.

We are grateful for the support that Vinton and the surrounding communities have given us these past 43 years.It has truly been an honor working with everyone.

A ServSafe Training class will be available on July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Vinton. Pre-registration is required and needed by June 27th.  If you are a food service manager or an employee, this is the class for you.

We are super excited! Come have a fun day with us on Saturday, June 24. Todd Frank is going to play music at 42 ° North Winery from 1-3:00 p.m. WEATHER PERMITTING! Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy along with the music and your favorite wine.

Notice of Temporary Schedule Change — Tuesday, June 20thOn Tuesday, June 20th, the Vinton Family Medical Clinic will be closed from Noon until  2:00 p.

Vinton Unlimited and some of its members stopped at a new local business, to hold a ribbon cutting. The group welcomed the staff at the Yappy Hour Pet Spa located at 1104 West 3rd St.

The Heartland Regional Food Business Center will combine resources from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and OklahomaFood systems partners from five states are working together on a newly funded grant project from the United States Department of Agriculture that will create a resource hub for regional food systems practitioners in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.