GLADBROOK – Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 53rd event, “Soil to Shelter: High Tunnel Production.” The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25 at MadAcre Farms, 1175 F Avenue in rural Gladbrook. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. Since this is an outdoor event, a raindate is scheduled for Sept. 30 at the same time and location. Pasture-appropriate footwear is recommended. Find the event at https://www.facebook.com/share/17BBbE77XE/.

Bring a lawn chair and join us! This event is free and open to the general public, both women and men. An RSVP is preferred by Sept. 24 by phoning 641-484-2702, ext. 305 or by emailing melody.bro@ia.nacdnet.net .

Ryan and Jamie Madison will share how their dreams started to become reality in 2020 as they purchased their place and carved out a space for a market garden, bringing fresh produce to their community. They have expanded to on-farm sales, farmers markets, beekeeping, a self-serve farm stand and a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Besides fresh produce, the Madisons offer fresh eggs, pasture-raised poultry and more. Check out their website and Facebook page online!

Tama County WLL began in 2007, part of a statewide USDA outreach project. Almost 500 individuals from in and around Tama County have attended at least one of the group’s events. Statewide, WLL is currently active in 45 Iowa counties and brings together Iowans interested in agriculture, local food and natural resources to converse, listen and become empowered for involvement on their landscape and in their communities.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this event should contact Stacie Buhr, 641-484-2702, ext. 3, at least 48 hours prior to the event or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services. USDA is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender. USDA and Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex or disability.