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August 10, 2022
Agritourism Bus Tour

On Wednesday, August 31 there will be an agritourism bus tour with stops at 4 operations in central Iowa; Brewer Family Farms, Wills Family Orchard, Upstream Gardens & Orchard and Iowa Flower Farm. Could you share this opportunity with farmers, acreage owners and Extension personnel in your county who may be interested? The tour bus will leave Ames at 8:30 a.m. and will return to Ames at 4 p.m. Seating is limited to one bus, so participants should register as soon as possible by visiting https://www.visitiowafarms.org/register.

October 5, 2020
Soil Health Assessment Videos Available Online

New video series provides information on in-field methods for assessing health.  

Soil Health Assessment Video

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A Quick Reference to Butler County Residents.  Be sure to check out all the links at "Resources from ISU Extension" on this page for more information. 

Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)

Iowa Dept. of Ag & Land Stewardship (IDALS) - your source for pesticide information, soil conservation, water quality regulations

ISU Wildlife - find staff to contact with your wildlife questions

ISU Entomology - What's bugging you?  Look on this page under"Iowa Insect Information"

Trees Forever

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

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

Statewide Resources

  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

    The extension fisheries program offers many educational opportunities and prepares fishery educational materials and programs to meet the needs of clients.

  • Iowa Water Center

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

  • Soil Management and Environment

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

  • Pesticide Safety Education Program

    Central location for all pesticide safety education resources including Pesticide Applicator Certification information.

  • 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.

  • Forestry Management and Care

    Forestry information and resources including an interactive tree identification tool, forest health and sick tree resources and emerald ash borer management recommendations.

  • Wildlife Resources
  • Water Quality

    Water quality program resources including edge of field and in-field practices.

  • Iowa Learning Farms

    Building a culture of conservation by calling attention to the importance of water and soil quality through farming practices.

  • 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.

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Adriane Carlson
Regional 10 Director
adrianec@iastate.edu
319-267-2707
Tayler Moody
County Program Director
taylerv@iastate.edu
319-267-2707
Brian Dougherty
Ag Engineer Field Specialist
brian1@iastate.edu
563-583-6496 ext 125
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