Poweshiek Care annual meeting is March 3

       Hello Friends! I am writing about an upcoming event that I thought you may want on your radar. I have also attached a flyer to this email. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. 
     Poweshiek CARES (Community Action to Restore Environmental Stewardship) will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 3 from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Drake Community Library. The event titled "Intentionally Downsizing the Farm" is free and open to the public.
     This year’s featured speaker is Seth Watkins of Pinhook Farm, a cow-calf livestock farmer from Clarinda, Iowa. Watkins will share his experience intentionally downsizing his operation - from farming 4,000 acres to 400 acres - and his perspective on how right-sizing farms can help bring diversity, resilience, and young people back to the land.
     Watkins’ story highlights the economic, environmental, and community impacts of farm scale, offering a hopeful vision for strengthening rural Iowa through regenerative and community-centered agriculture.
     The evening will include time for questions and community discussion, along with updates on Poweshiek CARES’ ongoing work.
     The Annual Meeting is sponsored by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Practical Farmers of Iowa, Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture, Iowa Farmers Union, and Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors.
    Community members, farmers, and anyone interested in the future of Iowa agriculture are encouraged to attend.