In the past ten years, conscientious eaters have made locally raised turkeys a centerpiece of their Thanksgiving meal. Consumer's intentionality brought heritage breeds back from the brink of extinction and is creating new opportunities for local farmers.

Get a garlic and local food fix at Practical Farmers of Iowa's 4th annual fall dinner, celebrate Halloween at the Downtown Farmers Market tomorrow, and plan for November cooking and film events at Kitchen Collage and Fluer Cinema.

Are you thinking there isn't any fresh produce left? You might be surprised at all the fresh, local foods still available in Greater Des Moines.