April 2020 - Iroquois Valley

Month: April 2020

Iroquois Valley partners with the Organic Farming Research Foundation

Written by Claire Mesesan on April 30, 2020. Posted in News & Media.

Iroquois Valley is proud to partner with the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) by supporting their research to learn more about the challenges and research priorities of organic farmers and ranchers, as well as farmers and ranchers transitioning land to certified organic production. The project includes two national surveys—one for certified organic producers, and the other for producers transitioning to organic certification. The project includes two national surveys—one for certified...

Flour Shortage? Amber Waves of Regional Grains to the Rescue

Written by Claire Mesesan on April 23, 2020. Posted in What We're Reading.

Neighbor loaves at Hewn Bakery. Image source: Hewn Bakery instagram. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been highly visible in the food system. Amy Halloran writes on the grain economy in her latest for Civil Eats, highlighting the role of small and regional mills in supplying flour during this crisis. The article includes a mention of Iroquois Valley-financed farmers, John & Halee Wepking, who farm at Meadowlark Organics. Key quote: “Outside of this industrial baking...

Events

Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum: Realities of a Farmland Deal

September 21, 2023

Join us on an insightful journey into the world of organic and regenerative agriculture at the upcoming Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum, September 26th-27th in Denver, CO. On Tuesday, the 26th, our CEO, Chris Zuehlsdorff, will be taking the stage at 11:55 AM MT alongside Cindy Tolle of Evergreen Ranching & Livestock.

News

Central Grazing Co: Catalyzing land restoration by building an alternative lamb market

April 25, 2023

Jacqueline has been in search of well-aligned funders to enable land access, growth of her flocks, and sustainable, regional processing and marketing for the products produced. Jacqueline initially contacted Iroquois Valley in 2020 to learn more about our investment process and eventually requested financing to help expand her sheep flock from Central Grazing’s network of lamb producers.