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Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association Committed to Supporting Producers
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AMES, Iowa – Recognizing the rising curiosity in specialty crops and specialty crop manufacturing, the state’s fruit and vegetable affiliation is taking over a brand new title and new look to raised serve Iowans in these industries.
The newly branded Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Affiliation will stick with it the identical duties of the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Affiliation – with a brand new title and a broader focus.
“We acknowledge the adjustments going down inside the Iowa fruit and vegetable business, and we’re altering our title to raised replicate what we do and who we function an affiliation,” stated Kendra Meyer, government secretary for the affiliation and program specialist with Iowa State College Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Meals and Enterprise Growth program.
“We’ll proceed the identical instructional outreach the affiliation has been identified for since its founding, however with renewed help for specialty crop growers and anybody concerned with these industries,” Meyer continued.
Meyer expects the title change will result in a development in membership, netting extra concepts and alternatives for Iowa’s specialty producers to community and be taught.
“To finest serve these wants, the affiliation has refocused and rebranded,” stated Maury Wills, affiliation president. “Manufacturing is ‘key’ and the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Affiliation is devoted to aiding growers within the manufacturing of ample high-quality specialty crops. We encourage growers to contact the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Affiliation to be taught extra.”
Along with instructional alternatives all year long, the affiliation holds the annual Iowa Specialty Producers Convention on the FFA Enrichment Middle in Ankeny. The 2023 convention is Feb. 22-23.
The imaginative and prescient of the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Affiliation is to offer instructional alternatives and help the success of fruit, vegetable and specialty crop producers.
Roles of the affiliation embrace:
- Offering help, data and schooling for growers on manufacturing/advertising.
- Serving to members/growers transfer into sustainability by way of financial and finest administration practices.
- Selling the Iowa specialty crop business to customers and policymakers.
- Advocating and being a voice for Iowa specialty crop producers.
- Selling the help, well being and well-being to the final group/financial system by offering wholesome, contemporary and native crops and produce.
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Iowa
Iowa Latino Hospitality Council launches first ever Latino Restaurant Week
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Latino Hospitality Council is launching its first Iowa Latino Restaurant Week.
The Iowa Restaurant Association launched the organization this summer. The organization is meant to educate and help owners, while providing them with a community of support.
According to the association, 10% of restaurants are owned and operated by Latinos. The council is made up of 24 restaurant owners and it continues to look for more to join.
The council is hosting its restaurant week September 11 through September 21. The 10-day event encourages business owners to collaborate with each other.
“We’re thrilled because we’re not just celebrating the folks who are making the meals in the kitchen, we’re celebrating the people who are out front sharing their culture, their stories, their businesses with Iowans,” Jessica Dunker, President and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association said.
There are lunch and dinner deals during the restaurant week. Lunches will be 2 for $25 and dinners for 2 for $50.
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“What we wanted to accomplish with this is tell our clientele that Latino foods is more than just Mexican,” Arturo Mora, owner of Flame Cantina said. “There’s a lot of flavor throughout our country. But also, through Central and South America.”
It also serves as a big opportunity for the owners and customers.
“Latino food is not just one type of food. It’s really diverse and the food chain from one country to another country. Sometimes we use the same ingredients, but we cook with them differently,” Gloria Henriquez, owner of Tullpa said. “This is a good opportunity to show the difference between, you know, what’s the difference between Colombian food and what’s the difference between Mexican food. You know what’s the difference between Peruvian food and Puerto Rican food.”
Restaurants are participating in Latino Restaurant Week:
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Adel: Fiesta
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Ankeny: Blue Bean, Cancun Grill & Cantina, Flame Cantina
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Clive: El Toro Loco
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Des Moines: Ceivche Bar, La Cuscatleca, Malo, Margarita’s, Panka, Tullpa Restaurant
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Johnston: Roots 95
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North Liberty: Fiesta
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Pleasant Hill: Fiesta
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Urbandale: El Barco
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West Des Moines: La Fiesta, El Fogon, Los Allegres, Mi Patria, Puerto Rico Restaurant
To learn more about Iowa Latino Hospitality Council or Latino Restaurant Week, visit their website.
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The heartwarming Iowa Hawkeye Wave football tradition
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New college football rankings have been released. See if Iowa football made the cut.
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Video: Kirk Ferentz discusses Iowa football’s loss to Iowa State
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz discusses Hawkeyes’ heart-breaking loss to Iowa State.
IOWA CITY — The latest iteration of the USATODAY US LBM college football coaches poll has been released. Iowa football dropped out of the top 25 following Saturday’s loss to Iowa State.
Iowa State pulled off a win in stunning fashion over the Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.
Down by two points with less than 10 seconds remaining, Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy drilled a 54-yard field goal to give the Cyclones the lead. It was the first time Iowa State led all day, and the Cyclones won 20-19.
Leading by 13 at the break, the Hawkeyes had multiple blown opportunities, which allowed Iowa State to stay within shouting distance. Twice in the first half Iowa failed to score touchdowns after having first-and-goal. On each of those occasions, Iowa got three points on the board with Drew Stevens’ made field goals.
But the Hawkeyes left points on the field, which in an eventual one-point loss turned out to be critical.
Iowa rankings update
On Sunday, Iowa received votes but was not included in the top 25 in the newest version of the USATODAY US LBM coaches poll. The Hawkeyes were previously No. 21.
Iowa, now 1-1 on the season, hosts Troy on Sept. 14 before starting Big Ten play with a road matchup against Minnesota.
“It’s all about how we respond,” star linebacker Jay Higgins said following Saturday’s loss to Iowa State. “It kinda felt like this last year Week 4 at Penn State, where you lose a tough game early in the year. I mean, luckily for us, the year’s not over. It’s Week 2. If I was a betting man, the sun’s probably gonna be up tomorrow.”
More: Iowa football’s ambitions remain possible as long as Cy-Hawk blunder doesn’t define season
US LBM Coaches Poll
Here is a look at the new full US LBM college football coaches poll top 25.
- Georgia
- Ohio State
- Texas
- Alabama
- Ole Miss
- Oregon
- Missouri
- Penn State
- Tennessee
- Utah
- USC
- Miami (FL)
- Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State
- Kansas State
- Michigan
- LSU
- Arizona
- Notre Dame
- Clemson
- Louisville
- Washington
- Iowa State
- Nebraska
- Memphis
Schools Dropped Out
No. 20 Kansas; No. 21 Iowa; No. 23 North Carolina State;
Others Receiving Votes
Texas A&M 68; Boston College 36; Syracuse 33; Illinois 33; Northern Illinois 30; Wisconsin 28; South Carolina 25; UNLV 19; Boise State 18; Iowa 17; Kansas 10; North Carolina State 9; UCF 7; Texas State 7; TCU 6; North Carolina 5; California 5; Liberty 4; Pittsburgh 2; Michigan State 2; BYU 2; Tulane 1; James Madison 1; Indiana 1;
AP poll update
The new AP poll is set to be released later Sunday.
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