Minority and Immigrant farmers are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference February 3-4, 2012. Hosted by The Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in Minnesota, Minnesota Food Association and USDA-Farm Service Agency and USDA-NRCS, the two-day conference provides education and resources to small farm operators and fosters relationships between farmers and community partners.

The Iowa City Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) is hosting a seven part educational series addressing hunger issues. The series will bring together academics, activitists, farmers, and service providers who have firsthand expertise with hunger issues on the international, national and local levels. This series of events will beging run from January 8 through February 19.