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.
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 …
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 …
USDA Increases Funding for New Specialty Crop Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. Specifically, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing an …
Register Now for 2025 Farm Transitions Conference
The 2025 Farm Transitions Conference will be held Feb. 6-7, 2025, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. The conference is hosted by the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State …