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EDITOR<strong>IA</strong>L INDEX<br />
Ag Careers<br />
While growing crops and raising livestock<br />
are the lifeblood of the <strong>Eastern</strong> Iowa farm<br />
community, agriculture isn’t just for farmers.<br />
Many area folks pursue careers that support<br />
the industry in a variety of fields<br />
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Experience is the best teacher<br />
For more than sixty years, students have run<br />
the show at the Wilton FFA farm, taking care of<br />
livestock, planting crops that generate revenue, and<br />
keeping the operation a going concern<br />
A big slice of Americana<br />
Muscatine couple’s love of agriculture,<br />
entrepreneurship help landmark live on<br />
Niche farm finds success<br />
along Interstate 80<br />
From the Field of Dreams to local backyard<br />
landscaping, Seven Cities Sod has spent decades<br />
laying the groundwork for beautiful green spaces<br />
Learning to be self sustaining<br />
Donahue woman reaching the masses<br />
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Turning a lens on our<br />
farmer community<br />
Show featuring photographs from The<br />
<strong>Eastern</strong> Iowa <strong>Farmer</strong> on display at MAE;<br />
readers invited to opening reception.<br />
Landowners should consider general<br />
legal issues for hunting ‘leases’<br />
Navigating a changing river<br />
High and low water levels leave<br />
farmers a little seasick<br />
From the FSA<br />
Career with the Iowa Farm Service Agency<br />
helps farmers provide fuel, fiber<br />
Ag Bytes<br />
with YouTube food channel<br />
Tidbits from the ag world<br />
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