Environment

Local Highlights

Alliant Energy Operation Releaf in Keokuk County
March 12, 2013

Keokuk County Extension is partnering with Alliant Energy to provide the Operation Releaf program in Keokuk County. Alliant Energy customers may order up to 2 trees per household through the program for $25.00 per tree. A limited number of trees are available. Trees must be picked up at the Keokuk County Expo grounds on May 23, 2013. For more information please contact the Keokuk County Extension Office at 641-622-2680. For information on trees and to obtain an order form please click on the above title.

Keokuk County Extension Office Has Moved
March 12, 2013

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach in Keokuk County has moved to its new office located on the Expo Fairgrounds on the east edge of Sigourney.

Wild Flower book developed by Keokuk County Master Gardeners
March 11, 2013

The Keokuk Master Gardeners have published a Wild Flower book. There are 28 wild flowers in this book, with descriptions of the flowers, where to find them and when they will bloom. This book is a way to get youth interested in outdoor activities, horticulture and wild flowers. There is a scavenger hunt with scoring for finding the flowers in the book. 

Practical Farmers of Iowa and Iowa Learning Farms Co-Host Cover Crop Field Days
March 4, 2013

Practical Farmers of Iowa joins with Iowa Learning Farms to have farmers showcase their experiences with cover crops this spring at eight field days across Iowa. County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners and Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association are helping to sponsor the spring field days that focus on the use and management of cover crops.  Click here for dates, times, and details.

Conserve Water to Prepare for Possible Water Shortages
March 4, 2013

Ongoing effects from the drought may hit closer to home with possible water shortages this year across the state. Iowans can prepare by finding simple ways to conserve water in their own homes.  Click here for more details from Iowa State University.

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ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

  • Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension

    Publications and resources covering fish farming to pond management.

  • Iowa Water Center

    Providing Iowans with an independent, authoritative voice on water resource issues affecting Iowa.

  • Riparian Management Systems

    A management approach for environmental enhancement of intensively modified agricultural landscapes.

  • Extension Soil Management & Environment

    Research-based information and current Extension and Research projects on tillage and cropping systems, soil carbon sequestration, residue management, and cover crops.

  • Pest Management and the Environment

    Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.

  • Soil and Land Use

    The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land to help you determine the right use for your soil.

  • Water and Environmental Stewardship Engineering

    Providing extension services on topics such as water quality and pollution control, hydrology and drainage, and remote sensing and modeling.

  • Forestry Extension

    Tree identification, care and maintenance, and timber management resources.

  • Wildlife Extension

    Educating people about Iowa's wildlife resources so that Iowans can make informed decisions that impact wildlife and their habitats.

  • Leadership and Performance-Based Watershed Management

    Establishing watershed groups in impaired sub-watersheds throughout Iowa implemented through partnerships of farmers, extension specialists, Iowa State University Extension and agencies at the state and local level.

  • Heartland Regional Water Coordination Initiative

    Building institutional partnerships and increasing the capacity of citizens, educators, agencies and community leaders to better address water quality concerns.

  • Iowa Learning Farms

    Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.

  • Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

    Developing new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.

  • Iowa Manure Management Action Group

    Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.

  • Soil Fertility

    Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.

Publications and Materials

Available at the Extension Online Store

Environment Publications

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