Calhoun Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Tree Sales
The Calhoun SWCD is holding their annual trees sales now until March 2025. Landowners can purchase potted evergreens or bareroot trees and shrubs. Proceeds go to support scholarships for Calhoun County graduating youth. To find out what
Wetland Field Day
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, will host a wetland field day Wednesday, November 13 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at David Gretemen’s farm near Bayard. The free event is open
PFI Social
Practical Farmers of Iowa and Whiterock Conservancy presents a community social happening this Saturday, April 29th from 1:00-4:00pm. Come on out to the Bur Oak Visitor Center (1436 IA-141, Coon Rapids, IA 50058) and make connections within
Evolution of the Heartland
The rural Western Iowa communities of Manning and Audubon are excited to partner to host a unique agritourism event called ‘Evolution of the Heartland,’ for the second year. On August 3rd and 4th, 2023, this immersive experience
Whiterock Conservancy: Soils with Kathy Woida
Soil degradation is one of the most important environmental issues in Iowa, the #1 state for both corn and soybean production. In response to a growing need for soil education, World Soil Day on December 5th, and
Iowa Soybean Association District Meeting
Iowa Soybean Association is kicking off our summer district meeting series next week! If you are a soybean farmer, join us next Tuesday, July 27, for a round of golf followed by happy hour and dinner. Meeting
Sustainable Agriculture hot-topic at ISU’s REAL Symposium
Agriculture sustainability is a hot-topic of discussion at an upcoming Real Engagement in Agricultural Livelihoods, or REAL, Sustainability Symposium scheduled at Iowa State University Wednesday through Thursday, April 13 and 14. Three offered sessions will explore topics
Candidate Hillary Clinton calls for expantion of rural economies
With family farms disappearing from rural America Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton says she backs initiatives, such as an expansion of local food markets and regional food systems, in order to support rural economies. Clinton says she’s