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Extension specialists in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin are coming together again to host the 11th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa!
This conference brings together beef producers for an educational program that focuses on the needs of this production region. 🐮
This is an informative and enjoyable event you won't want to miss! Register today at https://go.iastate.edu/PJBYLQ
In the fall, Wallaces Farmer readers nominated barns from across Iowa for Iowa's Beautiful Barn Contest.
This year's winner are:
The Nosbisch Barn near New Hampton, Iowa coming in 1st 🥇
The Koenig Barn Near McIntire, Iowa coming in 2nd 🥈
And the Morris-Clark Barn near Stockport, Iowa coming in 3rd 🥉
Check out the full article at https://go.iastate.edu/O5ECYV
Wallaces Farmer searched for Iowa’s Most Beautiful Barn and the results are in for 2022.
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We love "holiday" plants!
Here are a few of our favorites with tips on how to properly care for them!
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Applications Due Soon for Dec. 20 virtual PQA5 Advisor Certification Session!
The application deadline for Iowa Pork Industry Center's next Pork Quality Assurance Advisor certification session is Dec. 13.
Get your applications in before it closes by visiting https://go.iastate.edu/JCXFMC
These are a perfect addition to those holiday plant gifts!
We want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Hopefully you get to spend some time with loved ones today and eat some good food!
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We are especially thankful for the farmers and producers who make all of the Thanksgiving feasts possible!
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Are you going to be picking out a Christmas Tree? Check out Small Farm Sustainability's newest podcast episode to learn what to consider when choosing a tree!
If you need a list of local tree farms in Iowa, visit us at https://go.iastate.edu/0C5XEP
With Thanksgiving tomorrow, Christmas is right around the corner! If any of you are like many of us here, this weekend is when we pick out our Christmas Trees with our families! 🎄
But what things do we need to consider when picking out our tree? 🤔
Check out our podcast that just dropped today at https://go.iastate.edu/ZGKVYQ where we interview Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, about the things to keep in mind as well as what options we have to utilize/dispose of our Christmas Trees after the season is over!
Iowa State University / University of Minnesota Twin Cities Research and Winemaking Webinar Series - Wine Packaging.
This webinar will be held on December 13th, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Get registered today at https://go.iastate.edu/4QKJSD
If you're a specialty crop producer, this one is for you!
Practical Farmers of Iowa is offering a cost-share program for those seeking to make on-farm food safety improvements!
You qualify if:
🍓 You are a specialty crop producer in
🍓 You have current FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Training Certification
Applications are due by December 15, 2022.
You can see the full list of program requirements and apply today by visiting https://go.iastate.edu/R8T85Q
Daylight Savings ends tomorrow! If you still have manual clocks, don't forget to set them back an hour!
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will host a cover crop field day on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kielkopf Farm near Fremont.
This field day aims to equip attendees with best management practices for establishing and managing cover crops to maintain yields during the transition to a higher residue system of no-tillage and cover crops.
This is a FREE event that is open to farmers and landowners! There will also be a complimentary meal for attendees. for reasonable accommodations and to RSVP, contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or [email protected].
Here's a great opportunity to check out a couple Iowa Wineries and learn about their processes! (There will also be wine tasting 😉)
Wine is great, especially when it's produced locally!
Check out our latest podcast at https://go.iastate.edu/UJTPNM
Be sure to sign up for the Wine Wednesday Workshop hosted by Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset, Iowa on November 9th at https://go.iastate.edu/EZIT9L or the Wine Wednesday Workshop hosted Cedar Valley Winery in Batavia, Iowa on November 30th at https://go.iastate.edu/WKY2O6
Happy Halloween!
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We hope everyone was able to visit a local orchard or pumpkin patch this year!
Through the Farm and Ranch Wellness: Meeting Local Needs program, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship was awarded a $500,000 grant to expand farmer mental health support programs in Iowa.
Read how they have partnered with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to help raise awareness about and resources and make them more accessible to and communities at https://go.iastate.edu/N0AUDW
Iowa State University / University of Minnesota Twin Cities Research and Winemaking Webinar Series - Cold Stabilization.
This webinar will be held on November 15th, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Get registered today at https://go.iastate.edu/TTVUT1
Ten tips on how to recognize and control invasive species in your woodlots!
https://go.iastate.edu/T7WIX4
Learn how to recognize and control invasive species in your woodlots.
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Wine consumers and those interested in learning more about Iowa’s unique grapes and wines can do so at two upcoming Wine Wednesday events.
On Nov. 9, Covered Bridges Winery in Madison County and on Nov. 30, Cedar Valley Winery in Jefferson County will open their doors for a presentation, discussion and tasting of wines made from Iowa-grown grapes.
Get registered today by visiting https://go.iastate.edu/E6M3D1
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion grants for 2023.
The program matches up to $25,000 per project to help farmers, businesses, and non-profits increase or diversify their agricultural product offerings.
Visit https://go.iastate.edu/169AR4 to check qualifications and to apply for this grant!
The NAFDMA - International Agritourism Association Agritourism Convention & EXPO is the premier event and expo for anyone in the agritourism industry.
The event is February 3rd through February 7th 2023 in Austin, Texas! Register before November 15th to receive 30% off at https://go.iastate.edu/LUGH45
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference is seeking Women Impacting Agriculture nominees. The goal of the award is to honor women who are making positive changes in Iowa agriculture!
Know a woman making a difference in ag? Learn more and find the nomination form at https://go.iastate.edu/SC2A7W
We want to say Happy National Farmers Day to all of the farmers out there!
From the food on our tables to a weekend adventure through an apple orchard, there are so many things farmers provide for us. So, if you haven't already, take some time today and thank a farmer!
There are so many beautiful barns within Iowa. The Wallaces Farmer is holding a Beautiful Barn Contest. You can vote from October 5-20th and the winner will be featured on the cover of December Wallaces Farmer!
Cast your vote today at https://bit.ly/Iowa_Beautiful_Barn
Iowa has some beautiful barns. Help us vote for the most beautiful one in 2022.
Apple pie, caramel apples, apple crisp, apple cider... We don't know about you, but our mouths are sure watering now!
Check out the list of Iowa Orchards and find one near you to visit by clicking the link! https://bit.ly/Iowa-Orchards
Have you picked out your pumpkins yet? Let us help you find a pumpkin patch near you!
Click the link below for a list of pumpkin patches in Iowa!
https://bit.ly/Iowa_Pumpkin_Patches
Autumn leaves and corn mazes please!! 🍂🍂
Looking for some fall fun? Get lost in a local corn maze! You can find the list of Iowa Corn Mazes available here! https://bit.ly/corn_mazes
As life returns to pre-pandemic normalcy, farmers are looking for ways to sustain their agritourism visitors.
Check out this article from Modern Farmer to learn more about what farmers are doing to get people to their farms! https://bit.ly/maintaining_agritourism
Beginning in October, food entrepreneurs can learn about best practices related to food safety, food labeling, and cleaning and sanitation of food contact surfaces during a free webinar series!
https://bit.ly/FoodSafetyforFoodEntrepreneurs
Beginning in October, food entrepreneurs can learn about best practices related to food safety, food labeling, and cleaning and sanitation of food contact surfaces during a free webinar series.
Meet Maury Wills, an owner of the Wills Family Orchard in Adel, Iowa! In this interview, Maury talks about their 62-acre, diverse farm. They grow apples, pumpkins, strawberries, peaches, and a variety of other products! He discusses how the farm started as an Apple Orchard but grew into more when a couple of customers noticed the pumpkins they were growing in their personal garden! They saw the opportunity to grow more produce and their farm expanded the following year! Maury explains the benefits of having a diverse farm, the farm’s conservation practices, and more!
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This Saturday is International Eat an Apple Day!
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If you're looking for something to do, find an to visit here https://bit.ly/Iowa_Orchards
Another stop on our Exploring Iowa Agritourism Adventures Bus tour was Cut flower farm Iowa!
Meet Cheri and Ross Sorensen! They are the owners of Iowa Flower Farm located in Maxwell, Iowa. In this interview, we learn how their Flower Farm started and all of the different types of flowers they have on their farm. They also discuss with us the agritourism opportunities, how stock supply has changed within storefronts with the COVID-19 Pandemic, the benefits of diversifying, the “you pick” experience they offer, facial creams they’ve been able to create using their farm-grown flowers, and much more.
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Let your voice be heard!!
As technology evolves, so does the way we prefer to access and engage with extension education.
ISU Extension and Outreach is conducting a statewide survey to gain insight on how and what Iowans prefer to learn, and the issues that are most important to them. The more people we reach, the better we can learn how to meet their needs!
Take the survey at https://survey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_baofKvaNkIsbN8a
If you couldn't join us on the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures Bus Tour, be sure to check out the video interviews with the farmers we visited!
Meet Emily Wynn and Joe Brewer from the Brewer Family Farms, LLC.! They are part of the 5th generation working within the Brewer Family Farm business located in Dallas Center, Iowa. In this interview, they discuss the different avenues within their family business and how everyone contributes. They also discuss some of the early challenges they faced, community involvement, the importance of shopping local, and more!
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Thank you to everyone that was able to join us on the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures Bus Tour! We had such a blast!
Enjoy these candids we were able to capture!
Less than one week until the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures Bus Tour! ⏳⏳
There are still a couple of seats available but are going fast. To reserve your spot visit https://bit.ly/3AIDqoo and sign up by noon tomorrow!
We can't wait to see you there!
We have a few spots left on the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures bus tour happening next Wednesday, August 31, 2022! Reserve your spot by this Friday, August 26 at 12:00 PM by going to www.visitiowafarms.org/register.
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Join us August 31 on our visit to the Cut flower farm Iowa and hear how they got started just 3 years ago!
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Let your voice be heard!! As technology evolves, so does the way we prefer to access and engage with extension education. ISU Extension and Outreach is conducting a statewide survey to gain insight on how and what Iowans prefer to learn, and the issues that are most important to them. The more people we reach, the better we can learn how to meet their needs! Take the survey at https://survey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_baofKvaNkIsbN8a
Meet Maury Wills, an owner of the Wills Family Orchard in Adel, Iowa! In this interview, Maury talks about their 62-acre, diverse farm. They grow apples, pumpkins, strawberries, peaches, and a variety of other products! He discusses how the farm started as an Apple Orchard but grew into more when a couple of customers noticed the pumpkins they were growing in their personal garden! They saw the opportunity to grow more produce and their farm expanded the following year! Maury explains the benefits of having a diverse farm, the farm’s conservation practices, and more! North Central Region SARE #agriculture #Iowa #ExploringIowaAgritourism #orchard
Another stop on our Exploring Iowa Agritourism Adventures Bus tour was Cut flower farm Iowa!#agriculture #iowa #flowerfarm Meet Cheri and Ross Sorensen! They are the owners of Iowa Flower Farm located in Maxwell, Iowa. In this interview, we learn how their Flower Farm started and all of the different types of flowers they have on their farm. They also discuss with us the agritourism opportunities, how stock supply has changed within storefronts with the COVID-19 Pandemic, the benefits of diversifying, the “you pick” experience they offer, facial creams they’ve been able to create using their farm-grown flowers, and much more. North Central Region SARE #ExploringIowaAgritourism #Farm #Flower #iowa
If you couldn't join us on the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures Bus Tour, be sure to check out the video interviews with the farmers we visited! Meet Emily Wynn and Joe Brewer from the Brewer Family Farms, LLC.! They are part of the 5th generation working within the Brewer Family Farm business located in Dallas Center, Iowa. In this interview, they discuss the different avenues within their family business and how everyone contributes. They also discuss some of the early challenges they faced, community involvement, the importance of shopping local, and more! North Central Region SARE #exploringiowaagritourism
Join us August 31 on our visit to the Cut flower farm Iowa and hear how they got started just 3 years ago! North Central Region SARE #ExploringIowaAgritourism
There are still some spots left on the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures Bus Tour! Join us August 31 as we visit Upstream Gardens & Orchard and hear more about their u-pick operation! North Central Region SARE #ExploringIowaAgritourism
Register today to attend the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures bus tour to learn how Wills Family Orchard got started and has expanded over the years! North Central Region SARE #exploringiowaagritourism
Join the Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures bus tour on August 31 to visit Brewer Family Farms, LLC.! North Central Region SARE #exploringiowaagritourism
Visit Iowa Farms is a signature program of the Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This program works with state agencies to educate Iowans on agritourism and provide resources to agritourism producers. We encourage all Iowa agritourism producers to list their destinations on our website; which serves as a search tool for agritourism destinations around the state.
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