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Yesterday at 2:50 AM  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Every Saturday the market will be open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A great event for tree farmers and ethusiasts will be held at the end of May.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Hundreds of Jefferson County residents stocked up on fresh items at the Fairfield Farmers Market Saturday. Around 30 local vendors had tables set up for the market’s opening day,

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Farmers' Market returned to the city of Kirksville Saturday morning.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Heartland gardener has thousands of tulips on display. He welcomes people in the community to drive through and see.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Spring conditions have left unfavorable conditions for corn farmers.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Only about 10 percent of the state chapters are honored with this top chapter designation each year.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The bill would give an incentive for small farmers to donate produce by providing a 15 percent state income tax break on the market value of donations worth less than $5,000.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The second day of demolition began inside the upcoming marketplace in downtown Ottumwa.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Legislation passed the House 83-16 Monday that would allow some livestock producers to close barns and be reclassified as small operations.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  A special spring farmers market in Davis County was held Saturday.

Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Friday, March 08, 2013  If you know someone how has had a farm in the family for a long time, this award might be for them.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  How a local farmer feeds his cattle during a snowstorm.