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.
More Women Empowered by Annie’s Project
Women’s involvement in the farming business is increasing in Iowa and across the nation.
#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.
Our Story: Hagie Manufacturing
Hagie’s long-term partnership with the Center for Industrial Research and Service, part of ISU Extension and Outreach, has been a key factor in the company’s success.
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.
Never Underestimate People Power … and Pork Niche Marketing
The Pork Niche Market Working group is a learning community of niche pork companies, processors and others determined to expand markets and increase profitability for their enterprises.
Producers and Iowa Benefit from Forage and Pasture Education
Iowa beef producers are raising more beef from fewer forage acres after putting into practice forage and grazing management education offered by ISU Extension and Outreach.