USDA-supported Program Connects 59 Veterans to Careers in Iowa Agriculture

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 12, 2024 12:47 pm

Veterans continue to learn more about agricultural careers in IowaA three-year project that sought to connect veterans with agricultural careers and food systems recently wrapped up its initiative, connecting 59 veterans to agricultural careers and reaching more than 1,300 veterans with educational programming.

4th St. Diner Menu for March

4TH ST. DINER
February 24, 2024 5:20 pm

Small Farm & Beginning Farmer Webinars Offer Guidance & Insight to Entrepreneurs

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 20, 2024 11:53 am

Learn about small-farm topics related to crops, livestock and business managementAre you ready to cultivate your dreams and turn that small plot of land into a thriving and sustainable farm?Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for the Small Farm & Beginning Farmer series, designed exclusively for beginning farmers and small acreage owners.

Iowa Pork Producers Provide Generous Support to Local Food Pantries

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
February 14, 2024 2:24 pm

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) maintains its commitment to fighting food insecurity by supporting local food pantries across the state with the Pork in the Pantry program.

Record $3.4 Million in Quarterly Biofuels Grants Will Expand E15 Availability

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
February 7, 2024 2:56 pm

Iowa's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approves 74 grants to fuel retailers in 38 countiesThe Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 74 project applications totaling more than $3.

Naig Announces Availability of Online & In-Person Pesticide Application Testing

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
February 6, 2024 7:26 pm

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers testing to help ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of crop protection products Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this spring.

Application Deadline Extended for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
February 6, 2024 11:22 am

Two-week extension will allow more Iowa dairies to complete application for cost-share grants that are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced today that the deadline to apply for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program has been extended by two weeks, from February 9 at 12:00 p.

Local Vinton McDonald's Celebrating Valentine's with Free Rose with Breakfast

MCDONALD'S
February 2, 2024 12:27 pm

What better way to start Valentine’s Day than with a free rose with breakfast?   The first 50 customers at participating McDonald's l

Join the 700 Iowa Businesses Fighting Trafficking

SECRETARY OF STATE
February 2, 2024 11:49 am

Will you join Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT)? IBAT is an educational and recognition program for businesses to learn the signs and raise awareness of human trafficking.

Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
February 1, 2024 12:02 pm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 1, 2024.