Courtney LongFarm, Food and Enterprise Development515-294-2213court7@iastate.edu As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, businesses across the state are trying new and innovative strategies to remain open and continue to serve Iowans. Farms …
Local Food Producers, Businesses Move to Online Sales and Contactless Delivery
Restrictions on Farmers Markets Continue through May 27
Joe HannanExtension Commercial Horticulture Specialist515-993-4281jmhannan@iastate.edu Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended the state’s Public Health Emergency Declaration as it pertains to farmers markets. The governor’s latest proclamation allows farmers markets to continue operating, …
May 19 webinar: “How to Take Your Business Online” with Square
Businesses across Iowa are moving their sales online in response to COVID-19 marketing limitations. Learn more about using the popular Square e-commerce platform on a free 90-minute webinar Tuesday, May 19, at …
Growing Vegetables in Containers
Richard JauronExtension Horticulturist515-294-3108rjauron@iastate.edu Gardening in containers is a great option for individuals living in apartments and homeowners who don’t have a suitable site for a traditional garden, according to horticulture …
Farmers Markets and U-Pick Operations Can Sell Food, but Should Follow Requirements
Joe HannanExtension Commercial Horticulture Specialist515-993-4281jmhannan@iastate.edu Local foods producers and consumers who rely on Iowa’s farmers markets for food are able to conduct business as of April 24, according to a …
New Video Series on Iowa Vegetable Production and Management
Joe HannanExtension Commercial Horticulture Specialist515-993-4281jmhannan@iastate.edu Zach ClemensCommunications Specialist, Integrated Pest Management515-294-2020zclemens@iastate.edu The horticulture team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is debuting a new video series with detailed information …
Guidance for Iowa Farmers Markets During COVID-19
Online Workshops Planned for Safe Mushroom Foraging
Lina Rodriguez SalamancaPlant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic515-294-0581pidc@iastate.edu Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a two-part online workshop in the spring and fall of 2020 for anyone interested in …
Tomato trial released
Overwhelmed by choices of tomato transplants at the garden center? The ISU Extension and Outreach Office of Dubuque County has released the results of their 2019 Garden Tomato Cultivar Trial …
Local Food and Supply Chain Resources Available amid COVID-19
Courtney LongFarm, Food and Enterprise Development515-294-2213court7@iastate.edu The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a far-reaching impact within the food supply and value chain system, affecting multiple sectors of the food economy. …