Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Field Day and Open House

Hosted by: Iowa Valley RC&D, Johnson County, & Global Food Project 
Saturday August 2 from 4:00 - 7:30pm
4811 Melrose Ave, Iowa City

Join us at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm for an open house and field day event highlighting local food production. Explore innovative sustainable farming practices, connect with your community, get a bite to eat, and learn about the many community projects and partnerships at the farm. Enjoy a day of hands-on learning and discovery. Whether you're a farmer, gardener, food system advocate, or simply curious about table food farming in Iowa, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the land and learn from local experts. We look forward to seeing you there! This is a family-friendly event.

Agenda
• 4:00 – Welcome

• 4:15 – Global Food Project Market & Garden Tour

• 5:00 – No-Till Field Presentation - OR - Full Farm Tour

• 6:00: Land Access Program Producer Panel

• 7:00 – Natural Areas Tour

Throughout the Event:
• Kids area
• Food trucks
• Tabling from partner organizations
• Hands-on cover crop and equipment exploration