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 …
2024 High Tunnel Short Course Features Innovative Production Techniques
Registration is open for the 2024 High Tunnel Short Course Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Iowa Arboretum near Madrid. The short course is free, but online registration …
Iowa Organic Conference to Highlight Economics and Climate-Smart Systems
The country’s largest university-sponsored organic conference will return Nov. 25 to the University of Iowa in Iowa City. A joint effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the …
Bee Owners Should Start Overwintering Efforts Soon
Preparing honeybee colonies for surviving the winter is an important task for beekeepers in northern states, according to Randall Cass, a bee specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. …
Celebrate Iowa Local Food Day on September 25
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowans to celebrate Iowa Local Food Day on Wednesday, September 25. Initiated in 2018 by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa …
‘Getting Started in Organic’ Workshops
‘Getting Started in Organic’ Workshops What does it take to get started farming organically? Join the Iowa Organic Association (IOA) for two “Getting Started in Organic” workshops on September 23, 2024 in Cedar Rapids, …
11 Grants to Support Iowa Specialty Crop Production
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded more than $368,000 in grants to help grow demand for Iowa’s specialty crops. The funding will be distributed …
Business Builder Grants Available for Farm and Food Businesses
Small farms and food entrepreneurs can apply for grants from the United States Department of Agriculture to help reimburse costs related to growth and expansion. Known as the Business Builder Grants, the …
Tomato Problems
Tomatoes are popular vegetables in the home garden. Most gardeners currently are enjoying their harvests. However, tomatoes are susceptible to a range of disorders that can compromise their quality and yield. In …
Produce Growers Should Take Time to Review Cleaning and Harvesting Procedures
Teresa WiemerslageLocal Foods Field Specialist563-794-0599wiemer@iastate.edu Midsummer is the perfect time for produce growers to review their cleaning and harvesting procedures to minimize the risks of foodborne illnesses and maximize their …