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.
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 …
New Marketing Assistance Available for Specialty Crop Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, aimed at helping specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher …
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Called to Share Insights on Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation
In an effort to better understand and improve Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD) practices, the University of Florida and Penn State have launched a new survey targeting organic and conventional fruit (including small …
Produce Safety Training for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Begins Dec. 13
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Safe Produce Program will host produce safety training for fruit and vegetable farmers beginning in December and concluding in April 2025. Produce Safety Alliance Grower …