The Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association will host a summer field day on Thursday, July 27, at Deal’s Orchard, located at 1102 244th St., Jefferson, IA.
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 …
Blueberry Canker Diseases: What blueberry enthusiasts need to know
Blueberries are a resilient crop that has few disease concerns regarding cankers. Canker causing diseases typically cause stems and shoots to decline or die. Culturally, renewal pruning can prevent a buildup …
Marketing for Organic and Alternative Producers
One of the greatest challenges for producers can be marketing and promoting their products. It might be difficult to differentiate your products from similar ones and find your consumer base. …
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 …
Food Safety Course Educates on Fruit and Vegetable Production
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a fruit and vegetable production safety course at Reiman Gardens this spring and summer. The same afternoon course will be offered at …
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. …
Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Workshop Series to Be Held in February and March
Iowa Learning Farms will host a series of monarch and pollinator habitat workshops in February and March. Farmers, landowners and urban residents are welcome to attend these free workshops that include …
Wild-harvested Mushroom Certification Class Set for Spring
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-harvested Mushroom Certification Class will return this spring, offering mushroom hunters a valuable opportunity to hone their identification skills, learn more about their favorite …