Wild-harvested Mushroom Certification Classes Set for Spring
Training will help mushroom handlers distinguish which ones are safe to eat.
Training will help mushroom handlers distinguish which ones are safe to eat.
Registration is open for educational gardening series.
Iowans who make and sell foods out of their homes or sell produce at farmers markets need to follow state laws that regulate these practices. The Home-based Food Operators Regulations and Food Safety Course now is available online 24/7 from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Are you a food producer who’s considering whether to sell your products to wholesale markets? MarketReady is a one-day workshop to help Iowa farmers sell food to restaurants, grocery stores, food service buyers, and schools.
As Iowa's agricultural economy becomes increasingly focused on local products, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Local Foods team has resources for both producers and consumers who are looking to get involved in local markets.
Livestock producers can find cyclical commodity markets frustrating, particularly if they only have a few head to market each year. Marketing your meat directly to consumers can often be a profitable solution.