Iowa specialty crop producers are invited to attend the 2026 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference on Feb. 24 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serves as …
Iowa Specialty Producers Conference to be Held in Ankeny
Produce Safety Training Available for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Safe Produce program will host a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training at various dates and locations. This U.S. Food and Drug Administration-recognized food safety education …
Growers Invited to 2025 High Tunnel Short Course in Madrid
The Iowa State University Commercial Horticulture program will hold the 2025 High Tunnel Short Course at the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid, Iowa, on Nov. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Commercial …
Webinar to Share Beekeeping Tips for Beginners and Experts on Urban and Rural Farms
An upcoming webinar from the Urban Agriculture Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will address common questions for aspiring and experienced beekeepers. The webinar, “Beekeeping Strategies for Beginners,” will be …
Upcoming Webinar to Discuss Tips for Becoming an Employer of Choice in Food and Agriculture
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 …
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 …