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Swan Lake Ice Fishing Derby and Chili Cook-off RECAP (Sunday, February 9, 2014) Heartland Acres Ice Fishing Derby and Chili Cook off fund raisers bring fun, food and funds together to support local causes. Ice fishing teams from around the area participated in the Heartland Acres Ice Fishing Derby on Swan Lake. The Lake is […]

Heartland Acres Agribition Center Presents: Seed Savers Exchange; Buy your heritage seeds locally For the sixth year, Heartland Acres Agribition Center is an outlet for “Seed Savers” of Decorah, Iowa. Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers, heirloom seeds can now be […]

Heartland Acres attends Travel Federation of Iowa Legislative Showcase and meets Iowa Legislators The Travel Federation of Iowa recently hosted their annual “Legislative Showcase” in the Learning Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The event is held every January and is an opportunity for the many tourism sites and destinations throughout Iowa […]

Buchanan County Barn Quilt advisory committee members meet at Heartland Acres to discuss plans for a revival of the Barn Quilt project in Buchanan County. Barn quilts are nothing new to Iowa and residents around the state are accustomed to seeing them along many roads in rural Iowa. The original Barn Quilt Project began in […]

Agribusiness Association of Iowa visits Heartland Acres for a focus group discussion on agriculture issues and initiatives. Agribusiness Association of Iowa held an area meeting at Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence, Iowa to discuss present day agricultural issues and initiatives as well as future needs and obstacles facing our agricultural community. Meeting organizer, Reilly […]