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Open House 2026
It's almost time for the third annual Historic Poor Farm Open House! Please join us on Saturday, August 8 from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. to discover history, local food and nature at the farm. This free event is open to all ages and will showcase the site’s offerings and the upcoming launch of the commercial kitchen.
Schedule of Events
3:00pm – Global Food Project Farmers Market begins
3:30pm – Event Welcome
3:45pm – Kitchen Ribbon Cutting and Tour
5:00pm – Vegetable Farm Pest Control Workshop
5:00pm – Historic Tour
6:00pm – Local Food Production Tours
7:00pm – Natural Areas Tour
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Throughout the Event
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Kids activities
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Food vendors
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Tabling from partner organizations
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cover crop and farm equipment exploration
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Global Food Project farmers market (3:00 - 5:30pm)
Johnson County strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you are a person who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, contact Julie Watkins at jwatkins@johnsoncountyiowa.gov or 319-688-8012 by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 3.