Approaching the flat horizon,vast fields surround us.The rich, malleable land, exposed by the till. A smokey cloud plumes, over the hazy view,while the April wind howls,and the land lifts skyward. Up, up, and away, goes our sweet Iowa topsoil. There goes our independence, and our future’s fortune too.
Life Prevails,up from below.From decaying deatha shroom does grow.From a discarded carcass,a cozy collar will go.From an unwanted jacket,a new story to sew.The natural cycle of life,up from below.
Written by Rosie Russell, November 2023 Agricultural policies are often co-created with stakeholders in the community.But which stakeholders?Well, simply put, it’s the stakeholders who are actively benefiting from the existing policies. By and large, that does not include our emerging farmers and farm workers. It does not include the people who want to farm differently.
October 2023, Rosie Russell For those of you who’ve been interviewed for a story, have you ever been asked, “what brings you joy?” For many, the answer is no. More often, someone is being asked to recount a recent trauma or unveil some new drama. A reopening of wounds to raise awareness, or simply to
