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March 11, 2013 11:20 AM
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar To Feature Nitrogen Sensing Technology
Carol Brown

Daniel Barker, assistant scientist with the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University, will discuss nitrogen sensing technology during the Iowa Learning Farms’ free monthly webinar,  Wednesday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. A computer with Internet access is all that is needed to participate.

March 11, 2013 10:55 AM
March 21 Iowa Learning Farms Workshop at Welton Features Cover Crops
Carol Brown

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crops workshop, along with the Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Practical Farmers of Iowa, on Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Buzzy’s Pizza in Welton. The workshop will focus on cover crops for feed, soil and nutrient management. 

March 11, 2013 10:29 AM
Judges Needed for 2013 State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa
Jay Staker

Judges are needed for the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa and FFA Agriscience Fair. The competitions will be held in Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University on April 5.

March 11, 2013 10:12 AM
Iowa Learning Farms Cover Crops Field Day March 22 in Carroll County
Aaron Andrews

Iowa Learning Farms will host a field day, along with Practical Farmers of Iowa, on Friday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Black Hawk Marsh State Game Management Area, Lake View. The field day will focus on cover management. 

March 7, 2013 05:41 PM
Local 4-H Camping Participation Increasing Across Iowa
Sherry Glenn

Local 4-H camping programs are strong and growing across Iowa. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is committed to high quality 4-H camping programs.

March 7, 2013 02:47 PM
Time to Register for Iowa Local Food Conference
Lynn Heuss

Iowans will have a chance to form partnerships and network with other local food enthusiasts at an upcoming conference, “Road Map for Resilience: Empowering Iowa’s Local Food Economy,” at the ISU Scheman Building on March 19-20.

March 7, 2013 02:41 PM
Iowa Learning Farms Hosts Benton County Cover Crops Field Day
Aaron Andrews

A field day focusing on cover crops for row crop systems will be held Tuesday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dustin Kaestner farm near Luzerne. The field day site is located at Kaestner Seeds, 7381 16th Ave., Luzerne. The event is free, open to the public and includes a complimentary lunch.

March 7, 2013 11:23 AM
Apply Now for 2013-14 STEM Scale-Up Programs
Lynne Campbell

School teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, county and regional extension programs, and other organizations delivering STEM educational programs can apply to bring one or more of the nine specially selected programs into a club or classroom during 2013-14.

March 7, 2013 10:55 AM
Science of Parenting: Children and Play
Donna Donald

Parents often greet a new baby with stuffed animals, dolls and other toys, all given in anticipation of the play that is to come. During March, learn about the power of play for children of all ages in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State UniversityExtension and Outreach.

March 6, 2013 08:42 PM
Yard and Garden: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower Seedlings
Richard Jauron

Starting vegetables at home can be fun and offers several advantages. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about starting cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower seedlings and selecting varieties.