Managing Tough Times: Beginning Farmer Center
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Dave Baker works for the Beginning Farmer Center. Follow him as he helps potential farmers make the transition into established farms.

Premise ID for Farmers, 4H and FFA Exhibitors
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
The Premise ID system was created in response to the need to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The program is currently voluntary in Iowa. Find out more information here

COOL - Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling mean to 4-H'ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow? The process is relatively simple and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the 2009 O'Brien County Fair. Find out more information here

Beef Producer Tour Features Facility Designs
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Hoop, mono-slope or open beef feedlot – which is the right facility for a cattle producer? This was the big question featured in “Cattle Farming Matters – a Forum and Feedlot Tour” for Northwest Iowa cattle feeders and agri-business staff on August 21, 2007.

NW Iowa Dairy Calendar of Events
(Posted on 11/16/2006)
Calendar of Dairy Events for the NW Iowa Dairy Community