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July 21, 2021
Conservation Learning Group Awarded Blue Ribbon for Conservation Manual

The Conservation Learning Group, a think tank-based organization at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dedicated to addressing conservation and environmental challenges, has been recognized by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers with a 2021 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon for CLG’s Whole Farm Conservation Best Practices Manual. The ASABE Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Awards Competition promotes excellence in informational materials that contribute to the understanding of agricultural and biological engineering subjects outside of the traditional classroom setting.

July 21, 2021
Swine Building Maintenance Workshops Begin in August

Swine producers and anyone involved with swine building maintenance can attend an upcoming workshop on building maintenance and repair. Four workshops will be provided across the state, beginning Aug. 17 in Plymouth County. Each workshop is the same and all are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshops will discuss concrete pit maintenance and construction, truss management, roof and moisture management and other repair and maintenance issues that can help protect the building and extend its life.

July 21, 2021
Food Systems Practitioner and Educational Resource Database Launched by Extension and Partners

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 revealed the crucial role local food systems can play in community food security. The nation’s food systems practitioners have identified professional development opportunities as a pressing need in addressing issues of food security and equity. A national team of researchers and practitioners led by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has developed a national database for both practitioners and educational resources related to a previous project for food systems core competencies. 

July 16, 2021
Celebrate Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week July 26-30

Iowa’s commercial horticulture industry contributes $48 million to the state’s economy each year and provides fresh fruits and vegetables to Iowa consumers. Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized the value of this segment of agriculture by designating July 26-30, 2021, as Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week.

July 16, 2021
Learn about Kernza: The Novel Grain that Improves Soil Health

The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place July 21 at noon will feature Manbir Kaur Rakkar, postdoctoral associate at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The focus of Rakkar’s research is related to taking an interdisciplinary approach to improving soil health.

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