Welcome to Woodbury County Rural Economic Development!

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PUTTING FARMING BACK IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT, published with the permission of The Land Stewardship Letter, spotlights Woodbury County efforts to revitalize our rural landscape.

Announcement: Second Annual “Organic Growers Conference" is scheduled for November 2, 2006 at Sergeant Bluff Family Center.  Details for the upcoming conference will be made available by August 1, 2006.  The DVD from last year’s conference will be available on June 30, 2006.

Introducing the Organic Growers Resource Center:  Everything for transitioning, farming, and marketing of organic food production with great resources for the conventional farmer as well.   

DIARY OF A FARM TRANSITION, a upcoming publication of Woodbury County, will be an ongoing story of one farm’s experiences in organic transition and barn renovation – you will find this Diary very informative and entertaining.  The Diary will be posted exclusively on the Woodbury County website.  

A ‘Mentor Network’ has been established for those seeking a farm evaluation and have ongoing questions regarding organic agriculture – Contact the Rural Economic Development Department.

Rural Economic Development is undertaking a COMPLETE FARMLAND INVENTORY to help maximize income to our rural citizens.  Keep an eye out for upcoming Town hall Meetings that will provide an opportunity for your input and direction.

Woodbury County has the richest farmland in the world, is located within minutes to world-class art, entertainment and recreation centers, acts as a major transportation hub to the nation, and its cities exemplify the description: Traditional Values for Modern Communities.

We Help Businesses and Families Make Woodbury County Their Home:

• Low Cost of Living
• High Quality Standard of Living
• Unparalleled Workforce & Ethic
• Technology & Transportation Infrastructure
• A Proactive Business Environment
• Services to Help You Transition

We Improve our Community Through:

• Superior Health Care Services
• Extensive Parks, Trails, & Recreation Facilities
• Community Safety Programs
• Innovative Farm Policies
• Nationally Recognized Public Schools & Higher Education Institutions
• Top Quality Shopping Centers & National Brand Shops
• Community Involvement Where YOU Can Make a Difference!

Economic Development Opportunity References:

LocationOne: Community Information
LocationOne: Real Property for Commercial, Industrial, or Farming Use
LocationOne: Available Buildings for Your Business

Business Ideas:
Farmer's Diner
Organic Valley Family of Farms
Cherry Republic
Country Dairy
West Liberty Foods
Niman Ranch

Woodbury County Featured Business & Asset References:

Peggy’s Homemade Biscotti: Moville, Iowa - (712) 873-5530
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Woodbury County Parks & Loess Hills Map (State Parks Not Shown)
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
The Orpheum
Morningside College
Briar Cliff University

Service Organizations, Grants, Agriculture Industry, & Food References:

Agriculture Marketing Resource Center
Iowa State University Extension
USDA Rural Development
Iowa Department of Economic Development
The Leopold Center
Iowa Farm Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce - Export Assistance for Woodbury County


 

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