The Rural Innovator Newsletter

We know that northeast Iowa’s agriculture heritage is the cornerstone of economic viability.  Beginning farmers are the key to a future of thriving communities, diverse businesses, and strong families.
 
“The Rural Innovator” is a quarterly, online newsletter that connects beginning farmers with resources, innovators with ideas and technology and transitioning farmers with the next generation.
 
In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about diverse agriculture practices and read stories about Iowans who are using those methods to manage profitable businesses.  Each newsletter is created by the ISU Extension Ag Team --a dedicated team of Extension specialists and coordinators working in county offices throughout the region. 
 
Subscribe to this newsletter by clicking this link, http://eepurl.com/IUXdL  or contact your county ISU Extension and Outreach office. Download the latest edition below:
 
Winter 2015
Featured Innovation: Agroforestry
 
Fall 2015
Featured Innovation: Farm to School
 
Summer 2015
Featured Innovation: Grass-fed Milk
 
Spring 2015
Featured Innovation: Nutrient Management
 
Winter 2014
Featured Innovation: Small Farm Living
 
Summer 2014
Featured Innovation: Direct Meat Marketing
 
Spring 2014
Innovation Feature: Wholesale Vegetable Production
 
Winter 2014
Innovation Feature: Cover Crops