Thursday, March 11, 2010

Backyard Abundance

Backyard Abundance Introduces “Seeds of Sustainability”

Backyard Abundance and its partners have organized a series of environmental education events entitled “Seeds of Sustainability” that run through March. Screening environmental films, a seed swap, presentations on growing local food and a book discussion are scheduled in Iowa City and Coralville. The series culminates with presentations and workshops by Dave Jacke. Mr. Jacke is a nationally acclaimed ecological landscape designer and author of the award-winning book “Edible Forest Gardens.” For more information and to see a list of all events, visit the Backyard Abundance website: www.BackyardAbundance.org.


Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Hampton Dumont School District Needs Your Help

Parents, residents, business owners—Hampton Dumont Community School District wants to know what you think of how they are doing! Please visit www.hdcsd.org and click on the survey link. These are totally anonymous surveys. You can visit the library, bank, Chamber of Commerce, Dumont Telephone Company or any school to pick up a hard copy.

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

Monday, March 8, 2010

Women in Ag Conference

So what do you know about farming? Do you own a farm and not live on it? Do you live in town and wish you knew a little bit more about farming? Want to get away for a day and network, learn more about the rural economy?

Come to the Women in Ag Conference. March 27th at the Best Western in Clear Lake . It’s only $40 for a days worth of information and fun. Stop at one of the Hampton banks and see if they will sponsor you!

Call Bev Peters for more information at 641-456-4811. Or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/franklin


Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

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