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Sycamore Media<br />
Mail: 108 W. Quarry St., Maquoketa, Iowa, 52060-2244 Phone: (563)652-2441<br />
You, too, can be part of the<br />
Eastern Iowa Farmer!<br />
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The Eastern Iowa Spring 2023<br />
Farmer<br />
AG<br />
A Publication of Sycamore Media<br />
CAREERS<br />
While growing crops and raising<br />
livestock are the lifeblood of the Eastern<br />
Iowa farm community, agriculture<br />
isn’t just for farmers. Many area folks<br />
pursue careers that support the<br />
industry in a variety of fields.<br />
Agricultural Heritage: Eastern Iowa has some<br />
hidden gems when it comes to historical barns that have<br />
been preserved, a few dating back to the mid-1800s.<br />
Innovating the Future: A Marquette<br />
Catholic student brainstorms a method to boost<br />
soybean health.<br />
Country Pie: A simple farm table treat, the<br />
sugar cream pie uses just a few ingredients and is<br />
a go-to when the cupboard is short on fruit or you<br />
just want a sweet treat.<br />
Transportation Tangle: Low<br />
levels on the Mississippi cause more<br />
anxiety than catastrophe.<br />
HERE’S TO YOU:<br />
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friends and neighbors!<br />
The Eastern Iowa Fall 2023<br />
Farmer<br />
A Publication of Sycamore Media<br />
THE<br />
ENERGY<br />
ISSUE<br />
Eastern Iowa corn growers are fueling the<br />
expansion of ethanol as efforts to lower carbon<br />
emissions gain steam. Producers are also<br />
wrestling with questions surrounding land use<br />
involving wind, solar and pipeline proposals.<br />
Land Values: The price of farm ground has leveled<br />
off after three years of massive gains.<br />
Hobby Farms: From horses and goats to ducks and<br />
rabbits to more exotic species, hobby farms are a source<br />
of education and entertainment – in your own backyard.<br />
Savory Soups: When the temperatures start to cool,<br />
a warm bowl of hearty goodness keeps the chill at bay.<br />
Genetic Preservation: A Calamus couple<br />
works to preserve a variety of seeds and poultry at the<br />
Sandhill Preservation Center.<br />
CLINTON | JACKSON | JONES<br />
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LASTING<br />
CONTRIBUTIONS<br />
The men and women who built the farming community in<br />
Eastern Iowa worked hard to achieve their dreams and give<br />
the next generation a strong foundation for success.<br />
Farm Bill: Dating back to 1933,<br />
the Farm Bill has grown a lot in size<br />
and scope. What’s at stake with the<br />
newest legislation?<br />
Fencing 101: From simple<br />
wood posts to high-tech metals,<br />
farmers have many options for<br />
corralling livestock and setting<br />
up rotational grazing.<br />
Genetic Preservation: A<br />
Calamus couple works to preserve<br />
a variety of seeds and poultry at the<br />
Sandhill Preservation Center.<br />
Soup’s on: Plan your spring<br />
planting with all the veggies you<br />
need to make a hearty fall soup<br />
after harvest.<br />
HERE’S TO YOU:<br />
See photos of your<br />
friends and neighbors!<br />
The Eastern Iowa Spring 2024<br />
Farmer<br />
A Publication of Sycamore Media<br />
CLINTON | JACKSON | JONES<br />
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