The Small Farms team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is working with the Heartland Regional Food Business Center to connect local food entrepreneurs, food purchasers and anyone with a connection to regional and local food systems.
A free, online course from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team is available to help those with on-farm visitors regarding risk management and liability concerns.
Strong leadership helps Annie's Project reach farm women across Iowa and beyond. Learn what these farm women have done with their Annie's experience after completing courses offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The tree-day event, June 15-17 in Waukee, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will engage, support and inspire participants in all areas of the food system, and will emphasize the importance of community food systems, especially in schools and early care.
Iowa State University Rising Star interns lead summer projects to benefit Iowa communities and gain professional experience and skills. Twelve students have been hired for the summer 2023 program.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach honors National Agriculture Day March 21. In the past year, specialists for agriculture and natural resources served Iowans across the state.
David Peters, professor and extension rural sociologist at Iowa State University, shares data that shows the way agriculture in the state is shifting.
New Iowa Retail Trade Analysis reports for cities and counties are now available from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Indicators Program data portal.
Tour guides and volunteers will have the opportunity to hone their skills at the 2023 statewide Guide Training Workshop April 18 in Earlham. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development designed this training especially for those who lead guided programs at Iowa’s diverse attractions — including parks and conservation areas, museums, downtown walking tours, historic sites, agritourism, wineries and industry tours.
Growing Together projects are being funded across Iowa to increase food security and healthy food access. The 30 funded projects are supported by the Master Gardener program and SNAP-Education through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
