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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2000
Page
42
Grain farmers could fill seasonal labor gaps by taking off-farm jobs during winter and summer, easing the state’s 2.1 percent unemployment. Industry and government integration could help farmers train and schedule work while maintaining farming duties, though fears of failure and lack of time persist.
Wildwood Gardens owned by Virginia and Marion Moser, near Vinton along Highway 218, earned the Iowa Department of Agriculture organic certification during Earth Day ceremonies in Des Moines. The couple runs a 20 acre CSA with about 30 shareholders and market through roadside stands, farmers markets, Cedar Valley Natural Foods, and Heidi's Bistro in Marion.
Fed chair Alan Greenspan told a Kansas City conference that the technology boom transforming cities also improves rural life. He cited satellite TV, telemedicine, precision farming and IT advances as rising sources of employment and productivity, while noting farm consolidation may rise even as rural service industries grow.
The USDA reports a 1999 child born costs about 160 140 over 17 years for a middle income two parent family with housing at 53 310 and food at 27 990. Costs vary by income geography with urban West highest and rural Midwest lowest. The estimate aids state agencies and courts for support guidelines.
Indiana officials promote SoySnaps a cracker made with soy protein promising cholesterol and heart disease risk reduction. Purdue students developed the snack in the soybean utilization contest and Purdue University will share profits if mass produced.
The Agriculture Department unveils an online directory to help buyers find U S suppliers of food fish fiber and forest products. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman says the tool boosts export health and supports small to mid sized firms by offering registration and up to date supplier listings.
The Thursday Washington Farmers Market runs 5 to 7 30 p m starting May 11 in Central Park. A Sunday market follows 1 30 to 3 30 p m starting June 4 at 1600 E Washington near the Orscheln lot. The 2000 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference for 8th to 12th graders takes place June 20–22 at Iowa State University in Ames with a 95 registration and housing. A new Touch the Land component offers an 80 scholarship and includes site visits and nature projects. The Animal Science Roundup is also scheduled. Contact your area Extension office for details.
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