LIFE 5b

02/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Garden Planning class in Clarinda today! Participants walked away with practical tips on designing their garden layout and key plant considerations to keep in mind for a successful season.

Stay tuned for more info on our upcoming Seed Swap & Seed Starting class!

11/08/2025

Lots of fresh produce courtesy of LIFE 5b at the Red Oak community fridge.

10/15/2025

Farmer Scholarship Opportunity – PFI Conference 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that LIFE 5b will be sponsoring three local farmers to attend the Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Conference in Des Moines, January 9–10, 2025!

This is a great chance for producers to network, learn, and bring new ideas home to strengthen our local food system.
If you’re interested, please fill out our brief application form (linked below) and include a short essay on why attending would benefit you and your farm.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/BowGdkcyEC9f5NnEA
📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025

🌱 LIFE 5b Sponsorship Opportunity – Attend the 2025 PFI Conference in Des Moines! 🌱 LIFE 5b is excited to announce that we will be sponsoring three local farmers to attend the Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Conference in Des Moines on January 9–10, 2025! This conference is an incredible o...

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

Thank you to everyone that came out to Sycamore Ridge Small Farm and did our Goat Pumpkin Carving fundraiser!

The goats are amazing artists 🤣

Thanks again to Beaver Bottom Family Farm for donating the pumpkins!

10/10/2025

Thank you Beaver Bottom Family Farm for donating pumpkins for our Goat Pumpkin Carving at Sycamore Ridge Small Farm tomorrow!

Go check out both of their pages and support these local small farms!

10/10/2025

We have TWO tickets that were donated for someone to attend free of charge!

Please message us or Sycamore Ridge Small Farm if you’d like to claim this generous offer!

09/27/2025

Join us as we team up with Sycamore Ridge Small Farm LLC for this fun and creative fundraiser! Just $20 gets you a pumpkin and a great time with those silly goats!

🎃🐐 Goat Pumpkin Carving at Sycamore Ridge Small Farm! 🐐🎃Come out and enjoy a one-of-a-kind fall experience on the farm while helping our favorite local nonprofit, L.I.F.E. 5b!📅 Date: Saturday, October 11🕑 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM📍 Location: Sycamore Ridge Small Farm✨ For just $20 ...

09/27/2025

It’s not too late to order your LIFE 5b hoodie or long sleeve shirt! We are taking orders until October 3, so get your order in NOW!

All proceeds will go back into our 2026 budget for emergency food boxes, classes, and our food box program!

https://www.life5b.org/product-page/empowerment-shirt?fbclid=IwZnRzaANEEkBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt2dnNli4wod0bdsaAoXGNDJh2AwP7XWT7sHli6wcfa3IFk-Z8QPRZD9OCCk_aem_Dg41607vTv_mbNQMMmH7vg

Get ready for fall sweater weather while supporting your favorite local nonprofit! Our L.I.F.E. 5b hoodies and long sleeve tees are designed and printed locally, keeping your support close to home in more ways than one.Every purchase helps us continue our mission at L.I.F.E. 5b—supporting local sm...

09/25/2025

We’re doing a fundraiser! Order your hoodie or long sleeve tshirt to support us as we close the food gap in Southwest Iowa.

https://www.life5b.org/product-page/empowerment-shirt

Order yours and share this post with your friends!

Get ready for fall sweater weather while supporting your favorite local nonprofit! Our L.I.F.E. 5b hoodies and long sleeve tees are designed and printed locally, keeping your support close to home in more ways than one.Every purchase helps us continue our mission at L.I.F.E. 5b—supporting local sm...