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growing local “We’re in America’s heartland, 24% of Jackson County is in agriculture, and still shelves were empty. People couldn’t get milk and meat and eggs. That was really hard on me. I looked out my window and saw our cows and milk but knew we couldn’t sell it to people.” — Heather Moore area creating more resilient food processing infrastructure for our producers,” Hockenberry said. “Additionally, with the growing interest in local food, this project creates a retail hub elevating local producers and will provide fuel for other start-ups.” The overall project comes with an estimated $2.3 million price tag. Rockdale Enterprises has applied for and received multiple loans and grants to assist in bringing the project to fruition. From genesis to reality The idea of a creamery percolated for quite a while in Moore’s mind. She opened a pop-up shop in Maquoketa in 2015, with the intent to be open only through Christmas. The business venture flourished, adding Edgewood Meats, ice cream and more and became a permanent store. Moore eventually expanded into a former convenience store on West Platt Street, adding more locally sourced food, candies, and handmade gifts as well as coffee and sandwiches. But the Moores hoped to be able to make their own cheese in Jackson County instead of having their milk trucked to Wisconsin to be made into cheese. “We’d been looking for some time to make our own cheese and realized the potential was here,” Moore said. The pandemic cemented the need for the creamery, the grocery/retail store, and a new concept — a meat processor. Shortly after the pandemic began, “I had a really hard time watching, seeing empty store shelves,” Moore said. “We’re in America’s heartland, 24% of Jackson County is in agriculture, and still shelves were empty. People couldn’t get milk and meat and eggs. “That was really hard on me. I looked out my window and saw our cows and milk but knew we couldn’t sell it to people,” Moore explained. Y Relax, Refresh, Recharge and Explore Set on 200 wooded acres, we are a rustic resort just miles from a timber reserve, Maquoketa Caves State Park and two nearby ski resorts. Homey cottages feature kitchenettes, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, BBQ grills, TVs and WiFI. Amenities include a fishing pond and a 6-hole golf course, plus air-conditioning. Experience a weekend away at our resort enjoy 25 miles of scenic road trails with your ATVs and Side-by-Sides. River Ridge ATV Trails 34580 100th St. • Spragueville, Iowa • (563) 357-3784 whisperingmeadows@yahoo.com whisperingmeadowsresortia.com 92 Eastern Iowa Farmer | Fall 2021 eifarmer.com EasternIowaFarmer_Fall2021.indd 92 9/15/21 10:25 am
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