Beginning in October, food entrepreneurs can learn about best practices related to food safety, food labeling, and cleaning and sanitation of food contact surfaces during a free webinar series.
The National Organic Program with the United States Department of Agriculture has provided support for an Iowa State University research farm to be featured in a video highlighting organic inspection. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is helping with the production.
Dan Nieland has joined Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team, where he will help advise Iowans looking to start a business or expand on a current venture.
Alex Burke and Krista Smith have joined the Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The Local Food Leader Certification teaches foundational competencies critical for successful food systems development through integrated virtual workshops and four online modules. The program is offered this fall by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
In his new role as American Society for Horticultural Science extension division vice president, Ajay Nair will be working closely with horticulture society members, universities, industry professionals, students and the public. He is part of the horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, recognize the importance of fruits and vegetables to the state's economy and the nutritional value specialty crops provide.
Beginning July 16, the 988 dialing code will be available nationwide for anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis. The new three-digit dialing code connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline via phone call, text or chat.
The Seed Science Center at Iowa State University provides objective, science-based seed testing that benefits farmers across Iowa and across the globe.
A gift from Amerigroup will help fund Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Growing Together Iowa donation garden and nutrition project.
