Agriculture and Natural Resources

This class is for Entrepreneurs who want to formalize a thorough business plan to start or expand their business. This class will provide information, descriptions, tools and access to LivePlan business planning software to complete a business plan.

This course helps women understand how options trading can affect farmer profitability through the farmer’s use of options, their cooperative’s or grain merchandiser’s use of options, and the underlying options that support commodity crop insurance.

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Aerial Application, Category 11.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Aerial Application, Category 11.

Farm Management

The purpose of the Air Management Practices Assessment Tool (AMPAT) is to provide an objective overview of mitigation practices best suited to address odor, emissions and dust at your livestock operation so that livestock and poultry producers may compare and narrow their options of mitigation te

Presentations on research updates, new technologies, and emerging issues that impact beef cow owners and managers. Events may include heifer development, pasture walks, nutrition, cow wintering, bull selection, supply chain & process verification programs.

Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common-sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to rais
Farm Transition and Beginning Farmers

This course is for clients who are ready to proceed with their business idea and need to formalize a business plan in order to secure funding.

Learn to financially analyze your livestock/farm operation in a different way to find more profit, eliminate money pits and lower your stress level. This 4-part program was designed to look at financial and business management from a different perspective.

These webinars address new developments in law, policy, and tax important to the agricultural community. Join us for these timely sessions throughout the year.

Cohosted by the Center and Agricultural Law and Taxation and the Beginning Farmer Center, this conference is designed to educate professionals working with agricultural clients on topics such as business entities, estate planning, and farm income tax

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Handlers, Category Certified Handlers.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Handlers, Category Certified Handlers.

Environmental Protection and Enhancement

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Agricultural Weed Control, Category 1A, Agricultural Insect Control, Category 1B, and Agricultural Crop Disease Co

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Agricultural Weed Control, Category 1A, Agricultural Insect Control, Category 1B, and Agricultural Crop Disease Control, Category 1C.

Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Commercial Agriculture Production Efficiency and Productivity
Farm, Food and Enterprise Development

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Community Insect Management, Category 7D and Public Health Pest Control, Category 8.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Community Insect Management, Categoy 7D and Public Health Pest Control, Category 8.

Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Manure applicator training
Ag & Natural Resources
Farm Business Management

Program focused on explaining farm bill titles impacting production agriculture and programs that pertain to each part of the state.

Farm management

The Farm to School program includes a menu of services for local food procurement, school gardens and educational activities. This may include technical assistance and direct education options related to a particular practice.

Whether you want to begin farming, you are looking to transition your farm business to the next generation, or you are a producer somewhere in between, this event is for you.

Water Quality and Conservation

An online, non-credit, course to teach how to develop accurate and useful financial statements for your business. Learn how to understand principles of leverage, cash management, and asset investment.

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Forest Pest Control, Category 2, Aquatic Pest Control, Category 5, and Right-of-Way, Category 6.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Forest Pest Control, Category 2, Aquatic Pest Control, Category 5, and Right-of-Way, Category 6.

Commercial Horticulture
Commercial Horticulture; Consumer Horticulture
Commercial Horticulture; Consumer Horticulture

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Fumigation, Category 7C.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Fumigation, Category 7C.

Instructor Christa Hartsook will cover how to order, care for and protect your new flock. Topics include brooding chicks, appropriate feeders and waterers and coop construction tips.

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Greenhouse Pest Control, Category 3G and Ornamental Pest Control 3O.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Greenhouse Pest Control, Category 3G and Ornamental Pest Control 3O.

Join us for a variety of webinars that will expand your knowledge, introduce you to new topics, and allow you to connect with experts from across the field. All ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend.

Commercial Horticulture

This class is for Entrepreneurs who want to formalize a lean business plan to start or expand their business. This class will provide information, descriptions, tools and access to LivePlan business planning software to complete a business plan.

This class is for Entrepreneurs or Business Owners who may be seeking classes to support business development efforts. This 2.0 - hour asynchronous (self -paced) class provides an overview of the business planning principles needed to complete a successful business plan.

Water Quality and Conservation
Commercial Horticulture
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Water Quality and Conservation

The program will offer a science-based education for agricultural professionals including agronomists, technical service providers, extension staff, agency personnel, educators and farmers – both organic and those interested in transitioning to

The program will offer a science-based education for agricultural professionals including agronomists, technical service providers, extension staff, agency personnel, educators and farmers – both organic and those interested in transitioning to

Commercial Horticulture
Water Quality and Conservation
Training event for watershed coordinators and conservation professionals
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Enterprise Development
Farm Business Management
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Ag & Natural Resources
Home Horticulture

The Master Gardener Winter Webinar Series will offer a variety of webinars that will expand your knowledge, introduce you to new topics, and allow you to connect with experts from across the field.

Various presentations and hands-on programs designed for landowners and families who want to learn more about planting pollinator habitat.

Aquaculture conference that showcases university research in a way that is practical and accessible for farmers throughout the north-central region.

The Organic Ag Program networks the overall extension program in organic cropping systems to improve production efficiency and environmental stewardship.

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Ornamental Pest Control, Category 3O, Turf Pest Control, Category 3T, and Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, Catego

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Ornamental Pest Control, Category 3O, Turf Pest Control, Category 3T, and Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, Category 3OT.

Home Horticulture; Commercial Horticulture

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Fumigation, Category 7C.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in General & Household Pest Management, Category 7A,

Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic

Presentations on current research, new technologies and emerging pest resistance issues impacting producers.

Beneficial insects provide services like pollination and the suppression of pests. Farmers and gardeners can encourage these insects by creating a refuge that supplies them a source of pollen and nectar.

Commercial Agriculture Production Efficiency and Productivity

Live-Streamed Private Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (P-CICs) provide Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship-Pesticide Bureau-approved training for individuals who are currently certified as a private pesticide applicator.

The Private Well Stewardship Program is an educational program in which participants learn about the responsibilities and risks of being a private well owner.

Risk Management and Marketing
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Environmental Protection and Enhancement

This online curriculum offers information and tools to enhance the safety and health of a on-farm operation that allows visitors on their property.

Water Quality and Conservation

In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Seed Treatment, Category 4.

Live-streamed IDALS-approved Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) provide content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Seed Treatment, Category 4.

This seminar is designed to educate tax professionals and business planners on recent tax developments and issues important to their agricultural clients.

Commercial Horticulture
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Water Quality and Conservation
Environmental Protection and Enhancement

This three- or four-session course is designed for women of all ages and experience levels who want to know more about the key economic decisions for corn and soybean production.

Course participants will discover their attitudes towards money and compare farm record keeping systems. Women will learn how balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow budgets are put together.

This course gives women the knowledge and confidence to improve farmland leasing and access practices, adopt new conservation systems, and design more efficient land transitions to next generation farmers.

A multi-session course for women interested in exploring, starting, or expanding a farm or rural business.

An educational and networking program for women that offers woodland walks, workshops, and social learning and networking events focused on woodland stewardship that increase knowledge and encourage action.