About SWIFFI
The Southwest Iowa Food and Farm Initiative (SWIFFI) is a network for food producers and consumers working to develop a healthy local food system. SWIFFI works to build a sustainable regional food system that links production, processing, distribution, and consumption, for better health, food security, stronger communities and economic development. SWIFFI is a multi-county coalition of individuals and organizations working together with Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development. We are a part of the Regional Food System Working Group network at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
SWIFFI works in Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page counties.
This 2010 report provides great information about the economic potential of local food in Southwest Iowa: The Economic Impact of Fruit and Vegetable Production in Southwest Iowa Considering Local and Nearby Metropolitan Markets.
Click the links below to learn more:
SWIFFI works in Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page counties.
This 2010 report provides great information about the economic potential of local food in Southwest Iowa: The Economic Impact of Fruit and Vegetable Production in Southwest Iowa Considering Local and Nearby Metropolitan Markets.
Click the links below to learn more:
We are currently planning farmer meetups and field days. If you are interested in hosting or have suggestions, please complete this form.
Upcoming Events
Southwest Iowa Farmer Meetup
Thursday, January 16, 2025
7-8pm
The Mill - 818 W. Sheridan, Shenandoah
Meet other local food producers and others interested in local food farming in SW IA at a free networking & socializing event.
Head to the Mill beforehand to shop local vendors!
Thursday, January 16, 2025
7-8pm
The Mill - 818 W. Sheridan, Shenandoah
Meet other local food producers and others interested in local food farming in SW IA at a free networking & socializing event.
Head to the Mill beforehand to shop local vendors!
Southwest Iowa Farmer Meetup
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
6-7:30pm
Garden of Paradise - Essex, IA
Meet other local food producers and others interested in local food farming in SW IA at a free networking & socializing event. Space is limited, so registration is required.
RSVP here.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
6-7:30pm
Garden of Paradise - Essex, IA
Meet other local food producers and others interested in local food farming in SW IA at a free networking & socializing event. Space is limited, so registration is required.
RSVP here.
Southwest Iowa Farmer Meetup - Red Oak
Saturday, March 15, 2025
3-5pm
Mud Ridge Ranch & Resilient Farms
1580 200th Street, Red Oak
Meet other local food producers and others interested in local food farming in SW IA at a free networking & socializing event.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
3-5pm
Mud Ridge Ranch & Resilient Farms
1580 200th Street, Red Oak
Meet other local food producers and others interested in local food farming in SW IA at a free networking & socializing event.
Previous Programs & Events
SWIFFI Newsletter
Golden Hills sends (about) monthly email newsletters about local food and sustainable agriculture events & programs, funding opportunities, and other news & resources.
Email [email protected] to get added to the SWIFFI email list.
Recent newsletters:
Email [email protected] to get added to the SWIFFI email list.
Recent newsletters:
Contact
To learn more and sign up for the SWIFFI newsletter, please email [email protected]. You can also follow SWIFFI on Facebook:
