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June 14, 2021

Thursday June 24 Field Day to Highlight Dry Weather Conditions and Corn Rootworm

NASHUA – The Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 24th. Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University climatologist emeritus, will kick-off the program, by providing his insights on crop weather for the 2021 growing season. Erin Hodgson, extension entomologist, will share the latest research on corn rootworm management. Mark Licht, extension cropping systems specialist, will address the warm & dry weather implications on crop development and yield potential, and Prashant Jha, weed specialist, will discuss integrated weed management programs in Iowa corn and soybean.

The field day is free and open to the public. It starts at the Borlaug Learning Center Headquarters on the ISU Northeast Research Farm and Demonstration Farm. Directions: From Nashua at the Jct. of Hwy 218 (Exit 220) and Co. Rd. B60, go west on B60 1.1 miles to Windfall Ave., then south 1 mile to 290th St., then east 0.2 miles to the farm. CCA credits will be available (2 CM & 2 PM). For more information about the event, call Terry Basol at 641-426-6801.

June 9, 2021

Pressure Canning and Freezing at St. Patrick's Church, July 19th

July 19, 2021 from 4PM-8PM Cost $35.00

Learn safe methods for pressure canning and freezing foods and use the
pressure canning method to preserve vegetables that you’ll take home to
enjoy later!

St. Patrick's Church, 705 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA
Sign Up here! http://bit.ly/pressure17991. Questions contact: Jill Weber, jrweber@iastate.edu

March 18, 2021

Master Conservation Classes Starting April 12th, 2021

Iowa Master Conservationist Program to begin in Black Hawk County Black Hawk– Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the Iowa Master Conservationist Program in April. The program teaches about Iowa’s natural ecosystems and the diversity of conservation challenges and opportunities that exist in the region. Graduates of the course learn to make informed choices for leading and educating others to improve conservation in Iowa.

Offerings of the program are organized and coordinated by county extension offices throughout the state at the discretion of individual offices and partners. To learn more or to get registered, reach out to Extension professional Steven Eilers at (319) 234-6811 or seilers@iastate.edu. Cost: $110. Read more...

February 10, 2021

Hosting Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vendor Webinars

FREE! In cooperation with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host the Farmers Market Nutrition Program webinar training for new and returning farmers market vendors March 25 or April 21. This viewing option is provided as a service to individuals without access to a computer or limited internet service.
The Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program consists of the Women, Infants and Children FMNP and the Senior FMNP. The FMNPs are Congressionally-authorized programs that provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from farmers markets and farm stands to nutritionally at-risk women, infants, children and low-income seniors.
The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship does not limit the number of vendors who may become certified under FMNP. For more information and eligibility, visit IDALS Marketing, Horticulture and Farmers Markets.
Watch at HOME:
Thursday, March 25, 2021 10:30-11:30 AM (Central Time)
Use this link to register for the webinar: Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4629555693885627660
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:30-11:30 am (Central Time).
Use this link to register for the webinar: Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4548869132592931596
OR
Watch at Black Hawk County Extension on dates listed: Please call to attend, 319-234-6811 or Contact Shelly Smith shellys@iastate.edu
Black Hawk County Extension: Waterloo, 3420 University Ave. Suite B., Waterloo

February 9, 2021

Preserve Summer Bounty with Preserve the Taste of Summer Virtual Courses

FREE! MUST PRE-REGISTER! To register, CLICK HERE

The scheduled dates and times are:
Preserve the Taste of Summer 101:
Thursday, March 25, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 15, 10-11 a.m. and 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 18, 10-11 am and 6:30 – 7:30 pm

FREE! MUST PRE-REGISTER! To register, CLICK HERE

Preserve the Taste of Summer: Jam Making Basics
Thursday, April 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

FREE! MUST PRE-REGISTER! To register, CLICK HERE

Preserve the Taste of Summer: Salsa Making Basics
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 2, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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