A pandemic and severe drought challenged fruit and vegetable growers across the state in 2021, but volunteers with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach rose to the occasion. As part …
Growing Together Volunteers Donated 91,000-plus Pounds of Fruits and Vegetables
Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Is Feb. 9-10
Specialty crop producers can hone their skills and receive timely updates Feb. 9-10, as the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference returns for the third year, at the FFA Enrichment Center in …
Cybersecurity Concerns for Farmers and Agribusiness
Farmers and those employed in the agricultural industry should be mindful of the risks involved with internet security and what they can do to keep themselves and their companies safe. …
High Tunnel Short Course Set for Nov. 8 in Ames
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host the 2021 Iowa High Tunnel Short Course on Nov. 8 in the Garden Room at Reiman Gardens, located at 1407 S. University Blvd. in …
New Online Training for Food Processors Covers Food Safety, Sanitation, Preparation
Food processors in Iowa are essential not only to increasing the quantity and diversity of food in their areas, but also in creating employment opportunities for members of their communities. …
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Announces Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion Grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion grants for Iowa producers. The grant program matches …
Farmer Rancher Grant Information Available during Webinar
Farmers and ranchers in Iowa can apply for special grants being offered by the North Central Region of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. The NCR-SARE will host a Farmer Rancher …
Online Food Safety Training Available for Home-based Food Businesses in Iowa
As fall approaches, harvest season means that small farms will begin producing and selling their home-prepared foods. This part of the U.S. food supply chain is known as the cottage …
Specialty Crops Risk Management Webinars Available Online
The pandemic provided opportunity for specialty producers in Iowa to expand production and sales. However, managing risk for specialty production is critical to capitalizing on new market opportunities. The Small …
Des Moines Duo Raises Winning Giant Pumpkin at Iowa State Fair
A super-sized pumpkin tipping the scale at 915 pounds won first place in the 2021 Iowa State Fair Big Pumpkin Contest, judged Friday, Aug. 13. The growers, Don Young and …