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Seed School at Seed Savers Exchange Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, Iowa

18aug(aug 18)10:00 am20(aug 20)10:00 amSeed School at Seed Savers Exchange10:00 am (18) - 3:30 pm (20) Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm, 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IowaAge Range:AdultCost:Cost/Fee Registration Deadline (if applicable): August 14

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This annual event draws seed savers, gardeners, orchardists, and scholars from all across the country. The workshop is full of practical knowledge, hands-on activities, and plenty of time in the

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This annual event draws seed savers, gardeners, orchardists, and scholars from all across the country. The workshop is full of practical knowledge, hands-on activities, and plenty of time in the garden. Vegetarian lunches provided.

Students will graduate from the three-day seed school with the confidence to:

Grow, harvest, store, and save seeds
Engage with their communities through seed libraries, seed swaps, and gardens
Discuss the importance of preserving crop diversity

To register: seedsavers.org/seed-school

Time

18 (Friday) 10:00 am - 20 (Sunday) 3:30 pm

Location

Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm

3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, Iowa

Registration Deadline (if applicable)

August 14

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Winneshiek Farmers Market Winneshiek Farmer's Market - Oneota Co-op Parking Lot Oneota Co-op Parking Lot, Decorah, IA, 52101

19aug8:00 am11:00 amWinneshiek Farmers Market8:00 am - 11:00 am Winneshiek Farmer's Market - Oneota Co-op Parking Lot, Oneota Co-op Parking Lot, Decorah, IA, 52101Age Range:All agesCost:Cost/Fee

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Local vendors sell a wide range of products, including baked goods, fresh fruit & vegetables, crafts, meat, eggs, jewelry, honey, plants, and lots more.Live music most Saturdays and some Wednesdays!Forms

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Local vendors sell a wide range of products, including baked goods, fresh fruit & vegetables, crafts, meat, eggs, jewelry, honey, plants, and lots more.

Live music most Saturdays and some Wednesdays!

Forms of payment accepted: cash, credit cards, WIC, SNAP, gift certificates, FMC Senior Nutrition Program, and Food Bank Vouchers

The outdoor market is located east of the Decorah Post Office, in the parking lot just below the Oneota Food Co-op on River St and one block south of Water Street.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Winneshiek Farmer's Market - Oneota Co-op Parking Lot

Oneota Co-op Parking Lot, Decorah, IA, 52101

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Peachy Garter Stitch Sweater Blue Heron Knittery 300 West Water St, Decorah, IA

19aug10:00 am12:00 pmPeachy Garter Stitch Sweater10:00 am - 12:00 pm Blue Heron Knittery, 300 West Water St, Decorah, IAAge Range:AdultCost:Cost/Fee

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This casual garment could be your favorite sweater in 6 weeks! It is knit with heavy worsted or light bulky weight yarn and larger needles. Stitches include knit, purl, increases

Event Details

This casual garment could be your favorite sweater in 6 weeks! It is knit with heavy worsted or light bulky weight yarn and larger needles. Stitches include knit, purl, increases and decreases, waist shaping if you desire too. It is a top down project beginning with shoulder saddles. This project takes approximately 30 hours to knit. We are planning a knit along so we can work together.

Skill level is for beginners ready to make their first sweater and beyond.

Materials needed: Garter Stitch Revival Book, yarn, needles, markers, buttons (note: all materials bought at the Blue Heron Knittery for this class are 10% off!)

Class dates are August 19, August 26, and all Saturdays in September beginning at 10 a.m.

Class cost: $10 per class to the instructor, Bev Bakkum

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Blue Heron Knittery

300 West Water St, Decorah, IA

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Organic Field Day Upper Iowa Organics 2251 Oil Well Road

19aug1:00 pm3:30 pmOrganic Field Day1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Upper Iowa Organics, 2251 Oil Well RoadAge Range:All agesCost:Free/Small Donation

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EXPLORE UPPER IOWA ORGANICS: COMPOSTING, LANDOWNER/RENTER PARTNERSHIPS, AND HERITAGE BREEDSSATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2017 • 1:00-3:30 PM • Decorah, IowaMany Iowa landowners would like to transition their cropland to organic but don't

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EXPLORE UPPER IOWA ORGANICS: COMPOSTING, LANDOWNER/RENTER PARTNERSHIPS, AND HERITAGE BREEDS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2017 • 1:00-3:30 PM • Decorah, Iowa

Many Iowa landowners would like to transition their cropland to organic but don’t know how to start. Whether you are trying to transition land out of CRP or you’re thinking about making a transition with a tenant farmer, this field day will help answer your questions. Come tour Upper Iowa Organics on Saturday, August 19th at 1:00 PM. Farmowner Marty Grimm transitioned his land out of CRP into organic cropland and utilized EQIP grants to help grow his farm. He works with a tenant to farm 30 acres of organic row crops and helped his tenant become comfortable with organic management. Marty also manages an organic composting business and will share the ins and outs of creating high quality compost in Iowa. Finally, Marty will introduce the rare breeds of livestock that he keeps on his farm and their contribution to the farm ecosystem. This field day will highlight the benefits of having a diversified organic farming operation. Join us!

This field day series is made possible by IOA with help from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency.

SCHEDULE: Field Day Program 1:00–3:30 p.m.

HOSTS: Marty Grimm and Lee Vangsness• Upper Iowa Organics • 2251 Oil Well Road • Decorah, IA 52101

Questions: Email: education@iowaorganic.org

TOPICS: Transitioning to organic • Landowner/renter partnerships • Heritage livestock • Organic compost production • Diversified organic operations

DIRECTIONS: Upper Iowa Organics is located on Oil Well Road, just east of Decorah off of Highway 9.

From Decorah: Heading east out of Decorah on Highway 9, drive 2.8 miles past the intersection of Montgomery and Highway 9. Oil Well Road will be on your left. Turn left, and stay on the road for 1.1 miles. Upper Iowa Organics will be on your right.

From Waukon and points east: Head west towards Decorah on Highway 9. As you approach town, there will be two entrances to Oil Well Road. The first is just west of Frankville Road. Do not take this route. Continue heading west on Highway 9 until you pass Brynsass Sales and Services on your left. Oil Well Road will be the next road on your right. Turn right, and continue 1.1 miles to Upper Iowa Organics. The farm will be on your right. *Note: if you do turn on the first Oil Well Road, no need to worry. It is a large loop, and you will find Upper Iowa Organics, it is just a much longer route.

Time

(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location

Upper Iowa Organics

2251 Oil Well Road

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Rauma Shawl with Hood Knit Along Blue Heron Knittery 300 West Water St, Decorah, IA

19aug1:00 pm3:00 pmRauma Shawl with Hood Knit Along1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Blue Heron Knittery, 300 West Water St, Decorah, IAAge Range:AdultCost:Cost/Fee

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This project is a beautiful two color shawl with a hood. This is knit in the round and then steeked to turn it into a shawl. It is a large

Event Details

This project is a beautiful two color shawl with a hood. This is knit in the round and then steeked to turn it into a shawl. It is a large project for intermediate to advanced knitters. We are planning a knit along so you will be able to work at your own pace but have the advantage of working with other knitters on the same project.

Materials needed: pattern, yarn, needles, stitch markers (note: all materials bought at the Blue Heron Knittery for this class are 10% off!)

Class dates: July 15 @ 10 a.m., August 19 @ 1 p.m., September 16 @ 1 p.m., October 7 @ 10 a.m., November 4 @ 10 a.m., December 2 @ 10 a.m., December 30 @ 10 a.m.

Class cost: $10 per class to the instructor, Bev Bakkum

Time

(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Blue Heron Knittery

300 West Water St, Decorah, IA

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Summer Soups: A Potful of the Season's Bounty Oneota Co-op Kitchen Classroom 308 West Water St., Decorah, IA 52101

19aug2:00 pm4:30 pmSummer Soups: A Potful of the Season's Bounty2:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT Oneota Co-op Kitchen Classroom, 308 West Water St., Decorah, IA 52101 Event Organized By: Oneota Co-op Age Range:AdultCost:Cost/Fee

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With seasonal produce at its peak, it seems a shame to wait until cold weather to enjoy flavorful soups. We’ll work hands-on with Chef Tom Skold to create healthful and

Event Details

With seasonal produce at its peak, it seems a shame to wait until cold weather to enjoy flavorful soups. We’ll work hands-on with Chef Tom Skold to create healthful and delicious soups using all the best fresh and local ingredients. Featured recipes may include Anasazi Bean and Sweetcorn Soup, Tomato Fennel Soup with Blue Cheese Croutons and Basil Oil, Golden Beet Borscht, and Chilled Avocado Soup with Radish Slaw.

This is a hands-on class with a limit of 15 participants. Cost is $18 for Co-op Members, $21 for community members. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT

Location

Oneota Co-op Kitchen Classroom

308 West Water St., Decorah, IA 52101

Organizer

Oneota Co-op

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Renew Rural Iowa - Decorah Pulpit Rock Taproom 207 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101

oct(oct 17)8:00 amoct(oct 17)8:00 amRenew Rural Iowa - DecorahMonth Long Event (october) Central Pulpit Rock Taproom, 207 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101 Event Organized By: Winneshiek County Development Age Range:AdultCost:Free/Small Donation Registration Deadline (if applicable): October 10th, 2017

Event Details

Every business faces peaks and valleys as they progress through stages of growth. Do you know what stage your business is in and how you can reach the next level?Attend

Event Details

Every business faces peaks and valleys as they progress through stages of growth. Do you know what stage your business is in and how you can reach the next level?

Attend this valuable one-day seminar to help stack the odds in your favor by understanding the stages of business growth, their unique challenges, and methods to overcome them.

Led by Mike Kleis, President – Renaissance Executive Forums of Iowa and Joel Bennett, Lead Consultant – Veel Hoeden Consulting, this “hands-on” event will provide an opportunity to discuss your challenges with other business owners and utilize the collective power of their experience to help you address these barriers head on.

Who should attend: Top decision makers across all business types, including current CEO’s, presidents, business owners, and general managers.

What you’ll gain:

Bring clarity to where you want your business to go.
Identify your current stage of growth and navigate your company along its own growth curve.
Understand and uncover the hidden agents that may cause obstacles to your growth.
Recognize your top 5 challenges, focus on impact, and create methods to address them.
Understand resources available to help you grow.

Time

Month Long Event (october) Central

Location

Pulpit Rock Taproom

207 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101

Registration Deadline (if applicable)

October 10th, 2017

Organizer

Winneshiek County DevelopmentStephanie Fromm

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