Agritourism can be a fun and rewarding experience for Iowa landowners. With some careful planning and foresight, agritourism can provide supplemental revenue to a farm or become its main source …
Agritourism Checklists Help Those with On-Farm Visitors Manage Liability
Three Million Dollars In Grants to Be Awarded to Iowa Farmers and Producers
Applications for the Iowa Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program are open. Funding for the Iowa RFSI is made possible through Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). The …
Wild-harvested Mushroom Certification Class to Return this Spring
Mushroom gatherers and wild-harvested mushroom sellers from across the state are encouraged to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class this spring. The class is an …
Product Development, Food Safety In-Person Training in Dubuque for Food Entrepreneurs
Food entrepreneurs who want to take their new products to the next level may register for a new, in-person course made available by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The …
Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class to Return This Spring
Mushroom gatherers and wild-harvested mushroom sellers from across the state are encouraged to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class this spring. The class is an …
Secretary Naig Encourages Participation in Statewide Horticulture Food Crops Survey
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encouraged Iowa horticulture food crop producers to participate in a statewide industry survey aimed at capturing fresh data on the diversity, growth and economic …
Produce Safety Training Sessions for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Safe Produce Program will host a produce safety training for fruit and vegetable farmers. An in-person event will be held on Feb. 28, at the …
Wuestenberg Named New Extension Agricultural Climatology Specialist
The newly appointed agricultural climatology specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is looking forward to engaging with farmers and the ag industry on climate-related issues that impact agriculture. …
Farm Transitions Conference Will Provide Expert Insight to Succession Planning Questions
If you’re looking for answers to your farm transition questions or simply wanting to review your current plan, consider attending the 2024 Farm Transitions Conference Feb. 8-9 in Ames. This two-day event …
Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Returns Jan. 8 and 9
Specialty crop producers are invited to learn from industry professionals Jan. 8 and 9 by attending the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The two-day …