Council's Annual Legislative Reception
Jan. 22, State Capitol
The Council hosts a reception for members and legislators January 22nd in the
Capitol from 3-5 p.m. Our informal meet, greet and eat event is particularly
important this year, as more than one-third of legislators are new this year
and they need to learn about the Council. The Council will have information
about our legislative priorities for the coming Session, and entice
legislators with light refreshments-including locally produced ham. For more
information about the event, contact Mark Bequeaith at 515/244-1194.
PFI Annual Conference
Jan. 24-25, Ames
The 2003 Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Annual Conference features two-days
of important information and fun. Held at the Hotel at Gateway Center, this
year's event features a Friday afternoon slate of in-depth workshops followed
by book readings and live music. Saturday's highlight will be a keynote
panel, "Growing Our Markets, Maintaining Our Values," featuring Michael
Rozyne, managing director and founder of Red Tomato, and Rick Schnieders,
president and C.E.O. of SYSCO Corporation. Red Tomato, based in Canton,
Mass., is non-profit broker of sustainably raised fruits and vegetables.
Schnieders, as head of the nation's largest distributor to food service
operators, is working to add sustainable products to his company's offerings.
Three tiers of one-hour-plus workshops will be offered Saturday as well.
Session topics include alternative nitrogen management, Slow Food and
renewable energy. Early registration ends Jan. 10. Visit <
http://www.pfi.iastate.edu/Calendar/upcoming_events.htm> or contact Sandra
Trca-Black at 515/232-5661 ext. 101, or <[log in to unmask]>.
Submitted by Laura Miller
Sustainable Ag Policy Conference
Feb. 4, Ames
"Concentration in agriculture: How much, how serious, and why worry?" is
hosted by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at the Scheman
Building located at the Iowa State Center in Ames. Five noted speakers will
look at problems and opportunities springing from increased industrial
concentration in agriculture. Speakers include ISU Distinguished Professor
Neil Harl, economists Mary Hendrickson from the University of Missouri and
Richard Levins from the University of Minnesota, a representative from the
U.S. Department of Justice who specializes in antitrust, and special counsel
to the Senate Committee on Agriculture. The registration fee, which includes
food and educational materials, is $25 before January 24, and $30 on or after
January 24. To register, contact Terrie Hunter at the Scheman Center,
515/294-5961 or visit <http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/online.htm>.
Submitted by Laura J. Miller
Eating Our Way to a Better Future
Feb. 8, Iowa City
Learn how you can "vote" with your food dollar through local, sustainable
food production. Join Carol Hunt, local food systems coordinator for the
Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District, for this free
presentation, which is sponsored by Environmental Advocates. Carol's talk
will include a demonstration on how to use locally grown food even in the
dead of winter. Tasty samples will be available to the audience. To be held
in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library beginning at 2 p.m. For
more information, call 319/624-3954 or 319/351-6410.
Submitted by Becky Soglin
IEC Lobby Day
Mar. 4, State Capitol
Reserve March 4, 2003 on your calendar. The Council's annual Environmental
Lobby Day promises to bigger and better than last year's. We are seeking
member groups for tabletop and poster displays. Contact Mark Bequeaith <
[log in to unmask]> to learn how you or your group can participate. And
make a commitment to "March Forth for Iowa's Environment on the 4th of
March."
Erin E. Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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