Hop on board and ride in comfort as we tour three local ag businesses. Stops include Boone River Ox Bow Lakes Area, Lost Lake Farm and Three Sisters Farm. Publications and resources covering fish farming to pond management.
Environment
Statewide Resources
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Providing Iowans with an independent, authoritative voice on water resource issues affecting Iowa.
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A management approach for environmental enhancement of intensively modified agricultural landscapes.
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Research-based information and current Extension and Research projects on tillage and cropping systems, soil carbon sequestration, residue management, and cover crops.
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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
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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.
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Providing extension services on topics such as water quality and pollution control, hydrology and drainage, and remote sensing and modeling.
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Tree identification, care and maintenance, and timber management resources.
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Educating people about Iowa's wildlife resources so that Iowans can make informed decisions that impact wildlife and their habitats.
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Establishing watershed groups in impaired sub-watersheds throughout Iowa implemented through partnerships of farmers, extension specialists, Iowa State University Extension and agencies at the state and local level.
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Building institutional partnerships and increasing the capacity of citizens, educators, agencies and community leaders to better address water quality concerns.
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Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.
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Developing new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
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Hamilton County Events
Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Horticulture Clinic Mondays
05/21/2018 - New Life for Tired Gardens
05/31/2018 - Horticulture Clinic Mondays
06/04/2018 - Farm Succession Workshop
06/07/2018 - Horticulture Clinic Mondays
06/11/2018
All Events for Hamilton County
Statewide Calendar
