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South America in Iowa?Rick Exner We can all think of examples to show that the world is getting smaller and more interconnected all the time. Just get on the Internet and you can probably run into your own name several times out there in cyberspace. Practical Farmers of Iowa has also become known in some places you might never expect. Like Perú. In fact, it turns out that Perú has organizations that, like PFI, are helping producers work for a better environment, more profitable markets, and healthy communities. And Perú has its equivalent to Iowa State University where scientists and administrators are finding new ways to partner with grassroots organizations to sustain natural resources and help people remain on the land. This summer, PFI members and those in the ISU community will have an opportunity to meet some of their counterparts from this South American nation. We anticipate that this will be the beginning of a relationship on both an organizational and personal level, and we hope that there will be opportunities to learn and to teach for PFI members. In mid-August, PFI and ISU will host an event for PFI members and ISU sustainable agriculture faculty and students to meet representatives from the effort in Perú. If you would like to attend or have interest in being part of future exchanges, please contact Rick Exner, 515-294-5486, dnexner@iastate.edu. |