Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator Course to Be Offered in February
Pesticide applicator education is being made available Feb. 19-22 from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Central Community College.
Pesticide applicator education is being made available Feb. 19-22 from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Central Community College.
Farm couples who are looking for a chance to review their goals while learning and relaxing should consider attending the Farm Couple Getaway, Feb. 16-17. The event will be held at Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah, with educational sessions led by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy specialists.
The “Local Food for Schools Progress Report,” released by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, noted that 135 schools in 69 counties received funds from the program in the 2022-23 school year, resulting in $644,931 of food purchases from local farms and businesses.
The 68th edition of the Shade Tree Short Course, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will be held Feb. 21-22 in Ames.
A few basic considerations can keep livestock healthy and comfortable throughout the winter months, according to a 4-H specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Quinton Richardson has accepted the position of regional director with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Black Hawk County. He begins the position Feb. 12.
Iowa State University's Data Science for the Public Good program is accepting applications for its Summer 2024 Young Scholars Program. Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines who possess quantitative and analytical skills and a passion for applying data science to societal challenges are encouraged to apply by Feb. 29.
For city and county officials across Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released an informative online webinar titled "Fiscal Condition and Trends of Iowa Cities and Counties."
Two human sciences specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have been recognized by the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for their outstanding work as registered dietitian nutritionists in the state.
Cattlewomen can sharpen their skills during eight Boots in the Barn events this winter, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Representatives from nonprofits, governmental entities and school districts are invited to “Grant Proposal Boot Camp: Workshopping Your Proposal from Start to Finish,” facilitated by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development.
Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions on creating and caring for your own terrarium.
The Iowa Municipal Professional Institute’s 2024 Winter Session, an online event Feb. 7-9, offers municipal employees an opportunity for professional advancement and certification. It's hosted by the Community and Economic Development unit of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The "Home Cheesemaking Workshop" is being organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, as well as the Iowa State University Creamery.
Learn about the latest in forages and grassland management during the Forage and Grassland Council conference. Specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will present, along with other industry experts.
A soil fertility workshop will be held in Stanhope on Feb. 7, with insight on profitable management of soil fertility. Agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will lead farmers through the basics of soil testing, analytical tests, calculating crop nutrient removal and more.
Beef specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold a calving clinic Jan. 23 at St. Peter's Catholic Church Parish Hall, in Defiance.
The 2024 Farm Transitions Conference, Feb. 8-9 in Ames, is organized by the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University and features locally and nationally recognized speakers, as well as farmers and producers from Iowa.
People of all ages have been affected by the news and social media information about last week’s school shooting in Iowa. Their reactions may include grief, sadness, trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating on schoolwork or home responsibilities, according to David Brown, behavioral health state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discuss the significance of the newly released Plant Zone Hardiness Map from the United States Department of Agriculture.
The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values increased 3.7% or $424, to $11,835 per acre. The modest increase this year follows a 17% increase in 2022 and a near-record 29% increase in 2021.
Greta Giese has accepted the position of regional director with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Lyon, Sioux, O’Brien and Osceola counties in northwest Iowa. She begins the position Feb. 5.
A virtual field day Jan. 18 with Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will explore an oxbow in Kossuth County, including how it naturally formed and the restoration process.
Representatives from nonprofits, government entities and school districts are encouraged to enroll in two upcoming grant-related events: the Virtual Grant Writing 101 Workshop and the Grant Proposal Boot Camp. The events, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will benefit new and seasoned grant writers.
The Cybersecurity on the Farm Conference takes place on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The conference is focused solely on cybersecurity and brings together experts from the agricultural industry with the farming community.