Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program will host a webinar titled, “Becoming an Employer of Choice: What Today’s Workforce Values and Strategies for Attracting and Keeping …
Upcoming Webinar to Discuss Tips for Becoming an Employer of Choice in Food and Agriculture
Small Farms Can Access New Resources for Acreage Management, Growing Fruits and Vegetables, Raising Livestock
Small-scale producers, homesteaders, hobby and beginning farmers can access new resources available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Homegrown Lifestyle series, developed by the Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program, offers …
Taste, Learn and Explore at Iowa State University Apple Open House
Taste the first fruits of Iowa State University’s new apple crop at an upcoming open house on Sept. 13, from noon to 2 p.m., at the ISU Horticulture Research Station. …
Upcoming Webinar to Offer Digital Tool Strategies for Small Farms
The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a webinar on Oct. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. The webinar, titled “Level …
Consuming with Confidence: Hansen Joins ISU Extension and Outreach as New Food Safety Specialist
Hannah Hansen has joined the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team as a food safety extension specialist. Hansen began her role in early May …
Improve Vegetable System Weed Management with Tarping
Managing weeds is one of the greatest challenges for vegetable growers, accounting for significant yield loss each year. While cultivation and herbicide use can combat weed growth, over time, these …
March 20 Webinar: Integrated Pest Management for Urban Farms
Are you worried about pests on your urban farm or in your garden? In the next installment of the Urban Ag Webinar Series, Ashley Dean will share the best Integrated Pest …
Learn about Food Safety for Urban and Small Farms during Feb. 26 Webinar
Urban farmers interested in learning how to safely harvest, store and transport produce are invited to a webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Food …
Registration Open for Shared-Use Kitchen Workshop
Many small food processing businesses start in their operators’ home-based kitchens. For those wishing to expand beyond their home, the next step may be to utilize a shared-use kitchen facility. …
2025 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Is Feb. 11-12
Registration is open for the 2025 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference, Feb. 11-12, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Session topics include viticulture, enology, fruits, vegetables, specialty crops and business …