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Airplane view of green midwest fields Secretary Naig Encourages Participation in Statewide Horticulture Food Crops Survey
January, 2024

New survey data will be collected for the first time since 2015 to help policymakers and researchers better assist with addressing the needs of growers and other stakeholders.

Morel Mushrooms Wild-harvested Mushroom Certification Class to Return this Spring
January, 2024

Mushroom class will help gatherers identify Iowa mushrooms to enable sales to consumers.

Goat and a sheep standing next to each other Small Ruminant Producer Survey
January, 2024

Are you a producer of small ruminants? A new ISU Extension and Outreach specialist is collecting information on producer needs.

close up view of a sycamore tree Annual Shade Tree Short Course to Return in February
January, 2024

Join ISU Extension and Outreach at this valuable resource for arborists, industry professionals, students and educators.

Hundred dollar bills made to look like they are growing in a field. Three Million Dollars In Grants to Be Awarded to Iowa Farmers and Producers
January, 2024

The new Iowa RFSI grant program is now open and funded through USDA. The grants are intended for middle of the supply chain projects to expand options for local food processing, storing, transporting and distributing.