Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Yard & Garden/Horticulture
Master Gardeners is a volunteer program that provides key horticulture education and information to residents in Linn County.
The Extension Master Gardeners Program exists in all fifty states. It is recognized internationallly, and in Iowa is coordinated by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach with support from the Department of Horticulture.
Find out information on Master Gardener Continuing Education Credits.
Local Highlights
Statewide Resources
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Convenient access to horticulture publications, programs and people.
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Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
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Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.
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Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists.
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Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the Master Gardener training offered by Iowa State University Extension, and share their time and expertise with other gardeners.
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Let us "feed" your appetite for gardening information with a wide menu of gardening entrees.
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Images and information on a wide range of common pest and non-pest insects encountered in the home, yard and garden.
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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
