by baileys | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Produce in the Park kicks off its farmers market season this Thursday June 6 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM in the Atlantic City Park. Join the community for locally grown food including produce, meat and eggs, in addition to locally made baked goods and a variety of...
by baileys | Jun 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Participants will gain insight into pollinators, vegetables and flowers, and urban ecology Just in time for the summer growing season, the Master Gardener Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is planning three, one-hour-long educational webcasts....
by baileys | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Recent floods have devastated areas of southwest Iowa and the Atlantic Rotary Club is stepping up to help. The Atlantic Rotary Club is sponsoring a drive to collect much-needed bug spray that will be delivered to the community of Sidney and distributed to residents of...
by baileys | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Cass County Local Food Policy Council voted this week to provide $1300 in funding to Cass County farmers’ markets to encourage residents to visit local farmers markets and eat locally-grown produce. Most of the money will provide coupons which can be redeemed...
by baileys | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Invasive Pest Discovered in Cass County Earlier this Year Cass County Extension is hosting an informational meeting this month for local residents who want to learn more about the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) pest. In mid-February, the presence of EAB was...
by baileys | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spring is in the air, and plans are underway for gardening projects in Cass County. Local groups planning community gardening, beautification or education programs will again be eligible for assistance from the Cass County Master Gardeners. The group is offering grant...