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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Written by Lacey Benz on November 30, 2023. Posted in Events.

Iroquois Valley is excited to share our annual gift guide featuring products grown by the farmers we partner with. 2023 has been a year of gratitude and community, and we hope that you have been able to appreciate local organic food, flourishing landscapes, and meaningful relationships with your communities throughout the year. This year’s gift guide is illustrated by Chicago-based artist, Hannah Bess Ross. Check out her website here and view the presentation below for products...

Diverse Leaders in Climate and Agriculture Summit

Written by Lacey Benz on October 5, 2023. Posted in Events.

Croatan Institute’s REEFS Program is hosting its first collaborative effort for thought leaders, practitioners, advocates, and values-aligned capital partners – the Diverse Leaders in Climate and Agriculture Summit. Join Iroquois Valley at the conference as we convene on November 17th & 18th to engage in deep conversations at the critical nexus of finance, sustainability, and economic development. The Summit will be an opportunity for BIPOC leaders in agriculture and climate justice...

Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum: Realities of a Farmland Deal

Written by Lacey Benz on September 21, 2023. Posted in Events.

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. At this presentation, we’ll be discussing how we curate financing solutions tailored to the needs of farmers and ranchers, and how that capital is activated...

2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Written by Lacey Benz on November 30, 2022. Posted in Events.

Iroquois Valley is excited to share our annual gift guide featuring products grown by the farmers we partner with. 2022 has been a year of gratitude and community, and we hope that you have been able to appreciate local organic food, flourishing landscapes, and meaningful relationships with your communities throughout the year. This year’s gift guide is illustrated by Chicago-based artist, Hannah Bess Ross, who is an illustrator and writer that specializes in all things whimsy. Check...

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Written by Lacey Benz on December 3, 2021. Posted in Events.

Iroquois Valley is excited to share our annual gift guide featuring products grown by the farmers we partner with – 2021 has been an exceptional year, and we hope that you have been able to enjoy local and organic foods, diverse and thriving landscapes, and intentional relationships with your communities throughout it all. This year’s gift guide is illustrated by Evanston-based artist, George Folz who specializes in commissioned drawings of animals, family portraits, and people....

Iroquois Valley presented at the 2021 Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum

Written by Lacey Benz on October 8, 2021. Posted in Events.

The 2021 Regenerative Food Systems Investment (RFSI) Forum was held September 28-29 in Oakland, CA, and we were honored to have two of our staff members present at the conference. The RFSI Forum catalyzes conversation, advances education, and drives increased investment in regenerative agriculture and food, and attendees include global stakeholders that are committed to transforming our food system. Our key takeaways from the conference include: Reflecting on questions posed at the...

“We’re part of the solution: #fornature”: Celebrating the International Day for Biodiversity

Written by Lacey Benz on May 24, 2021. Posted in Events.

“Biodiversity—the variation of life on Earth—is essential to healthy ecosystems and serves as nature’s own system of checks and balances.” Rodale Institute On May 22nd, the U.N.-sponsored International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) was celebrated around the world. Events included visual art shows in the U.S., biodiversity presentations in Portugal, and gardening workshops in South Africa. The IDB reminds us that biodiversity is the solution to several sustainable development challenges,...

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Written by Claire Mesesan on December 1, 2020. Posted in Events.

Iroquois Valley is proud to share its annual gift guide featuring products grown by the farmers we partner with – 2020 has been unlike any other year and we hope it has deepened your connection to what nourishes you. This year’s gift guide is illustrated by Evanston-based artist, Hannah Bess Ross who sells prints, cards, and ceramics here. Scroll through for products available across the country as well as products available in certain locales (WA, MI, MN). Warm wishes for a healthy...

A day at Rock Creek Farm

Written by Claire Mesesan on October 9, 2020. Posted in Events.

This week, the Rock Creek Farmhouse was designated a historic landmark and the Midwestern contingent of the Iroquois Valley team hosted a socially distant gathering to celebrate. The house is one of 57 historic landmarks in Will County, Illinois. Last spring, Iroquois Valley planted 10,000 trees at Rock Creek to create a windbreak. The trees planted at this event replaced some that had not made it through the hot and dry spells over the summer. At the event, the team planted trees...

Calling all transitioning & organic farmers: Share your experience in two surveys

Written by Claire Mesesan on May 6, 2020. Posted in Events.

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) are collaborating with the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center (SESRC) to identify the research priorities of certified organic producers, as well as producers transitioning land to certified organic production. We are conducting two national surveys—one for certified organic producers and the other for producers transitioning to organic certification. If you are a certified organic farmer or rancher...

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Diverse Leaders in Climate and Agriculture Summit

Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum: Realities of a Farmland Deal

2022 Holiday Gift Guide

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Iroquois Valley presented at the 2021 Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum

“We’re part of the solution: #fornature”: Celebrating the International Day for Biodiversity

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

A day at Rock Creek Farm

Calling all transitioning & organic farmers: Share your experience in two surveys

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