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Southeast Iowa Food Hub DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Barbara Stone The Southeast Iowa Food Hub works to establish and cultivate a sustainable food network of local farmers and consumers who share a common commitment to healthy farms, healthy communities, and healthy people – physically, socially, and economically. EMAIL Their activities include: barbara@seiowafoodhub.com PHONE 641-919-0307 OFFICE ADDRESS 505 N 4th Street, Suite 200 Fairfield, IA 52556 1. Increasing food production by educating and recruiting new producers 2. Coordinating production to meet the demands of local markets 3. Developing local processing, distribution and marketing channels 4. Educating consumers regarding the benefits of healthy local food 5. Building strategic partnerships/collaborations among stakeholders 6. Coordinating community events – tasting events, tours of farms, celebrations 7. Providing fresh local food donations to schools and local charitable organizations whenever possible TYPE OF WORK Advocacy, Community Based COUNTIES Appanoose Davis Des Moines Henry Jefferson Lee Louisa Mahaska Monroe Van Buren Wapello Washington Page | 505 HOW TO HELP Individuals can support the mission of Southeast Iowa Food Hub by supporting local producers, attending events, and through donations. Please contact them directly to learn more about their activities or to explore a partnership.