Mushroom gatherers and wild-harvested mushroom sellers from across the state are encouraged to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class this spring. The class is an …
Product Development, Food Safety In-Person Training in Dubuque for Food Entrepreneurs
Food entrepreneurs who want to take their new products to the next level may register for a new, in-person course made available by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The …
Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class to Return This Spring
Mushroom gatherers and wild-harvested mushroom sellers from across the state are encouraged to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class this spring. The class is an …
Secretary Naig Encourages Participation in Statewide Horticulture Food Crops Survey
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encouraged Iowa horticulture food crop producers to participate in a statewide industry survey aimed at capturing fresh data on the diversity, growth and economic …
Produce Safety Training Sessions for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Safe Produce Program will host a produce safety training for fruit and vegetable farmers. An in-person event will be held on Feb. 28, at the …
Wuestenberg Named New Extension Agricultural Climatology Specialist
The newly appointed agricultural climatology specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is looking forward to engaging with farmers and the ag industry on climate-related issues that impact agriculture. …
Farm Transitions Conference Will Provide Expert Insight to Succession Planning Questions
If you’re looking for answers to your farm transition questions or simply wanting to review your current plan, consider attending the 2024 Farm Transitions Conference Feb. 8-9 in Ames. This two-day event …
Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Returns Jan. 8 and 9
Specialty crop producers are invited to learn from industry professionals Jan. 8 and 9 by attending the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The two-day …
Understanding Cold Hardiness in Woody Fruit Crops
Randall Voscommercial fruit specialistIowa State University Extension and Outreachrjvos@iastate.edu As the temperatures drop and the first snow has arrived, a few questions are often asked about woody fruit crops. Can …
Farm Transitions Conference to be Held in Ames Feb. 8-9
Kitt Tovar Jensenstaff attorneyCenter for Agricultural Law and Taxationkwtovar@iastate.edu The 2024 Farm Transitions Conference will be held Feb. 8-9 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. More than …