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- Established in November 2005, the Flax Working Group is a forum for flax producers, buyers, processors, agencies, and consultants to exchange information and to work together to promote flax production in Iowa.
- The full group meets once a year and is guided by a management team from members of Iowa State University extension (ISU), Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) and the Leopold Center, along with farmer liaisons.
Goal:
- The goal of the Flax Working Group is to help facilitate the growth and development of supply chains for organic and conventional flax that benefit Iowa farmers and rural communities and that are based on loyal, transparent and cooperative relationships between all parties.
Participating:
- If you are a flax grower or potential flax grower, contact Margaret Smith or Ronda Driskill, contact information below.
- If you would like general information about the group, contact Beth Larabee at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at (515) 294-8530 or email at ahug@iastate.edu
Contact Information:
- Margaret Smith, ISU College of Agriculture and Extension, co-leads this working group, (515) 294-0887, mrgsmith@iastate.edu
- Ronda Driskill, Iowa State University Extension and Practical Farmers of Iowa, (515) 294-8512, misselly@iastate.edu
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