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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

  Des Moines Register

Yes, some produce is already growing

It was exciting Saturday to see fresh, Iowa grown-produce at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market. Yes, it is early — even early for asparagus to be plentiful. But I bought locally grown salad greens and baby lettuce at the market.

This is because Iowa farmers can stretch the ... Continued...

 

Monday, May 11, 2009

  Stillwater Gazette

Capturing local farming traditions, past and present

Stillwater photographer Aileen Krzos makes her way around the Big River Farms greenhouse, quietly capturing images of Washington County's next generation of farmers while they learn how to extend the region's relatively short growing season.

Their faces offer a stark contrast to... Continued...

 


 
 
 

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Above graphic: Detail from Minnesota State Fair poster, c. 1920. Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society.