Staying for the Long Haul: Conservation with Strip-Tillage
In conservation, it starts with relationships, helping people understand that this is not a short-term business; this is a long-term business.
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Our Story: Beginning and Young Livestock Producer Network
ISU Extension and Outreach has organized these groups of young Iowans so they can connect with each other to be successful in agriculture.
Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems
Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.
Farmers Encouraged to Use Water Quality Practices Supported by Research
Farmers talking to farmers and learning from each other will help Iowa ramp up water quality efforts and implement new management practices to carry out the state’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The goal is to reduce the nitrogen and phosphorus loads in water leaving farm lands.
#STRONGIOWA: Kris Kohl’s Story
Kris Kohl, an ag engineering specialist, talks about a farmer who was able to save herself from being overcome by manure gas in a hog confinement because of what she learned in his manure certification training class. His story shows one way ISU Extension and Outreach is building a strong Iowa.
What We All Want
There’s a reason we do what we do in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: We want a strong Iowa.
How Farmers Can Deal with Weeds Resistance
ISU Extension and Outreach weed scientists and field agronomists educate farmers about diversifying their weed management to deal with weeds that have grown resistant to simple management systems.
Young Livestock Producers Network and Learn as Peer Group Members
The Beginning and Young Livestock Producer Network, an ISU Extension and Outreach initiative, establishes peer groups of young producers because livestock producers say they like to learn from other producers. They want to have more discussions and opportunities to interact with their peers.
#STRONGIOWA: Dave Baker’s Story
Dave Baker, a farm transition specialist, talks about helping families make difficult decisions and carry on after the death of a loved one, as they transfer the family farm to the next generation. His story shows one way ISU Extension and Outreach is building a strong Iowa.