Local Businesses Directory for Holiday Open House Participants November 23

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2025 11:42 pm

If you'd like to share a little blurb about events happening during the Holiday Open House for your business, feel free to zap me a note, or comment below! I'll compile all of the information into a directory of events for the day.

No-Till and Soil Health Field Day to be Held near Badger Nov. 25

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 5, 2025 2:57 pm

Iowa Learning Farms will host a no-till and soil health field day on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Badger Community Center. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal.

Workshop on Resume Building November 21

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 4, 2025 12:19 pm

Looking for some assistance with resume building? Come to our library on Friday, November 21st from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for this workshop sponsored by Benton County Conservation in collaboration with IowaWorks.

Webinar to Discuss Workforce Factors Affecting Iowa Dairy Farms - Nov.11

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 29, 2025 4:04 pm

The  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team  monthly webinar series will continue on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The webinar will review workforce factors affecting Iowa dairy farms and be presented by Richard Stup, agricultural workforce specialist with Cornell University Cooperative Extension.

Cover Crop and Grazing Field Day to Be Held Near Osage Nov. 13

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 28, 2025 11:50 am

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and grazing field day near Osage on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Green County Farms.

Growers Invited to 2025 High Tunnel Short Course in Madrid

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 28, 2025 11:31 am

The Iowa State University Commercial Horticulture program will hold the 2025 High Tunnel Short Course at the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid, Iowa, on Nov.

November menu for the 4th St. Diner

4TH ST. DINER
October 28, 2025 11:31 am

Naig, Gov. Reynolds Encourage Farmers to Plant Fall Cover Crops to Save Money

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
October 23, 2025 12:09 pm

Farmers who plant fall cover crops can save $5 per acre on next year’s crop insurance premiums as part of the Crop Insurance Discount ProgramSecretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Governor Kim Reynolds are encouraging Iowa farmers to plant cover crops this fall to improve water quality and save money on next year’s crop insurance premiums.

Iowa Dairy Industry Doubleheader Set for Nov. 21-22

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 22, 2025 2:35 pm

The Friday through Saturday program will provide professional development and networking opportunities for dairy producers and allied industryAMES, Iowa — Iowa dairy professionals, farmers and industry stakeholders are invited to join a unique two-day event this fall.

Cover Crop, Relay Intercropping, Water Quality Field Day Nov. 6, Crawfordsville

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 21, 2025 11:45 am

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop, relay intercropping and water quality field day near Crawfordsville on Thursday, Nov. 6, from noon to 2 p.