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Acreage Living Newsletter

As the temperatures drop and the first snow has arrived, a few questions are often asked about woody fruit crops.

Learn directly from farm transition and estate planning experts.

Find upcoming opportunities for fruit and vegetable growers to understand federal food safety rules.

Feeding cows in the winter is expensive. Planning now is important to prevent excess costs in rations.

The management of manure is critical on small acreages. Learn more from an ag and biosystems engineer.

Small Farm Sustainability

The Small Farms Team provides outreach to rural Iowans to connect them with relevant agricultural resources and programs from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Outreach channels include a bi-monthly newsletter, monthly podcast, social media, annual conference, and workshops.

 

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