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 …
Understanding Cold Hardiness in Woody Fruit Crops
Randall Voscommercial fruit specialistIowa State University Extension and Outreachrjvos@iastate.edu As the temperatures drop and the first snow has arrived, a few questions are often asked about woody fruit crops. Can …
Farm Transitions Conference to be Held in Ames Feb. 8-9
Kitt Tovar Jensenstaff attorneyCenter for Agricultural Law and Taxationkwtovar@iastate.edu The 2024 Farm Transitions Conference will be held Feb. 8-9 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. More than …
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Planned
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Safe Produce Program will host upcoming Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course events concluding in April 2024. The training events provide an opportunity …
High Tunnel Short Course to Feature Industry Experts
Producers are invited to attend the 2023 Iowa High Tunnel Short Course to discuss high tunnel production, management and marketing with experts from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The …
USDA Launches Initiative to Enhance Competitiveness of the U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a new effort to further support the U.S. specialty crops sector and increase the competitiveness …
Online Training for Home-based Kitchen Operators Covers Food Safety, Iowa Regulations
As harvest season is wrapping up, small food businesses in Iowa are busy baking pumpkin pies and canning fresh blackberry jam. Part of the food supply chain, Iowans who produce …