Food Safety
Farmers' Market Food Safety Training - FREE online training! https://www.safeproduce.cals.iastate.edu/training/
Food Safety Information - from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach /foodsafety/
Post Harvest Handling Decision Tool- /valueaddedag/post-harvest-handling-decision-tool
Vegetable Wash Station Designs - https://www.leopold.iastate.edu/cool_tools/wash_stations
FAQ on Food Regulations for Small Market Food Producers - https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/leopold_pubspapers/111/
Iowa Food Marketing Regulations Guide - from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach and the Leopold Center https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1076&context=leopold_pubspapers
https://www.idalsdata.org/fmnp/index.cfm
Farm Planning & Production
A Resource Guide for Beginning Farmers - from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=extension_pubs
Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Production Budgets- a tool to help you estimate the cost and returns to produce a product
Overview Article - Editable Production Budgets in Excel Format
IowaProduce - Iowa State University Extension - newletter, events, resources on crops and pests. https://iowaproduce.org/
Sustainable Vegetable Production - Iowa State University Extension - research reports and publications https://www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/
Commodities & Production: Agricultural Marketing Resource Center - overview of a variety of value-added and local food products and their markets. https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products
Market Maker: Market Intelligence Tool - interactive map where you can search markets, populations, and other producers in our state. https://ia.foodmarketmaker.com/main/market_research
Vegetable Production handouts - UW Extension - data collected from various vegetable farmers on their specific crop production strategies. Info on varieties, field prep, crop maintenance, harvest and yields. Carrots- Potatoes- Snap Beans- Lettuce Mix
USDA: Fruit and Vegetable Prices - estimated average prices for 156 commonly consumed fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/fruit-and-vegetable-prices/
Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic - a resource from Iowa State University. Search through their database of insects, plants and plant diseases, or submit a sample for identification. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/pidc
Managing Employees - a listing of employee manual templates, considerations for managing employees, and more. http://www.practicalfarmers.org/blog/2013/09/26/employee-manual-templates-and-more/
Marketing
Iowa Department of Agriculture- Information on accepting FMNP checks, Iowa sensitive crops directory, etc. http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/hortichttp://www.eatfreshsei.org/find-local-food/ultureandFarmersMarket.asp
Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Market Planner - online tool showing the rates of demand for 80 Iowa-grown crops. https://intrans.iastate.edu/marketplanner/
Marketing Resources from the Leopold Centerfor Sustainable Agriculture - https://www.leopold.iastate.edu/marketing/resources
Local Food Directory Listings- Make sure your farm is listed properly in online farm directories!! Iowa Dept. of Land & Stewardship - Local Harvest - Practical Farmers of Iowa - Eat Fresh Southeast Iowa - Iowa MarketMaker
High Tunnels & Hoop Buildings
Iowa High Tunnel Fruit and Vegetable Manual
Vegetable Production Budgets for a High Tunnel
Hoop Structures for Livestock - Beef - Swine - Other Livestock
Webinars & online educational content
Practical Farmers of Iowa - Farminars - FREE online webinars on a variety of farming topics https://practicalfarmers.org/category/farminar/
Illinois Extension Local Foods Winter Webinar Series - FREE online webinars on a variety of local food production topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvG-jopax3tPSCBXb6AgIQ