Cynthia HaynesAssociate Professor in Horticulture515-294-4006chaynes@iastate.edu As they do with quite a few other fruits and veggies, gardeners must prepare strawberry plants for winter to enable a successful harvest next spring. …
Annual Iowa Organic Conference to Be Held Virtually Nov. 23
Kathleen DelateDepartments of Agronomy and Horticulture515-294-7069kdelate@iastate.edu The annual Iowa Organic Conference will be held virtually this year on Monday, Nov. 23, in keeping with COVID-19 regulations. A half-day of presentations and interactions …
Fall Chores in the Vegetable Garden
Ajay NairExtension Commercial Horticulture Specialist515-294-7080nairajay@iastate.edu As you enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of your labor after your summer harvest, keep in mind that there are still plenty of chores to …
Late Season Harvest of Vegetables
Richard JauronExtension Horticulturist515-294-3108rjauron@iastate.edu Summer vegetables can still be harvested late in the season, but it is important to know when to harvest. The following are some tips that can help. …
Online Short Course for Emerging Small Food Entrepreneurs Offered Fall 2020
Shannon M. ColemanFood Science and Human Nutrition515-294-9011scoleman@iastate.edu Iowa State University is offering a three-session, online short course for emerging food entrepreneurs interested in developing processed foods in Iowa. The course …
Online Course for Home-based Food Operators Covers Regulations, Food Safety
Shannon M. ColemanFood Science and Human Nutrition515-294-9011scoleman@iastate.edu After the farmers market season ends, many home-based food operators in Iowa are still able to prepare and sell foods from their home …
New Food Preservation Classes Coming Online in October
Sarah FrancisFood Science and Human Nutrition515-294-1456slfranci@iastate.edu More Iowans than ever are exploring how to home preserve their garden bounty to enjoy that fresh taste of summer all year long. Iowa …
Harvesting and Storing Winter Squash
Richard JauronExtension Horticulturist515-294-3108rjauron@iastate.edu Winter squash can be enjoyed for months when the fruit are properly harvested, cured and stored. Horticulture experts with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide answers …
Apple Season in Iowa Offers Nutritious Opportunities
Ruth LitchfieldFood Science and Human Nutrition515-294-9484litch@iastate.edu Cynthia HaynesAssociate Professor in Horticulture515-294-4006chaynes@iastate.edu Sarah FrancisFood Science and Human Nutrition515-294-1456slfranci@iastate.edu The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” isn’t far from …
Virtual Food Systems Certifications to Be Offered Online
Kaley HohenshellProgram Coordinator515-745-2401kaleyh@iastate.edu Strong and healthy local food systems are more important than ever for communities during the ongoing pandemic. The Community Food Systems team at Iowa State University Extension …