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New tool from the Fruit and Vegetable Working Group. "Two Vegetable Wash Station Designs" is available online at the Leopold Center website. It provides detailed instructions and diagrams for building low-cost vegetable wash stations. (Posted 7/14/11)
Farm Energy/Renewable Energy
Grants Available
Farmers with small to mid-sized operations may apply for up to $2,000 in demonstration grants using energy efficiency/conservation and renewable energy resources from the farm to meet the energy needs of Iowa's small/mid-sized farms. The opportunity is through the Farm Energy Working Group of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, facilitated by the UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education (CEEE) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). Learn more here. (Updated 7/14/11)
3rd Annual ISU-Horticulture Field Day
Save the date, July 19, 2011 at the Horticulture Research Station (north of Ames). A variety of research, teaching and extension projects will be showcased at the station. Pre-registration in suggested and lunch is included. More information, along with the agenda and registration form is available on the horticulture website, or download pdf form here. (Posted 4/11/11)
MOSES 2011 Organic Farmer to Farmer Mentoring Program- call for participants This mentoring program links a new farmer with an experienced organic farmer. Farmers who have been farming for just a few years, or who are making the transition to organic agriculture, are invited to apply, along with experienced organic farmers who are willing to mentor these novice organic farmers. Learn more here. (Updated 7/14/11)
The Iowa Food Safety Task Force Webinar is available online for anyone interested in processing fresh fruits or vegetables or making fresh salsa and guacamole. The webinar may be found here, at the bottom of the page. (Posted 4/18/11)
Local Foods Connection News: 2011 CSA Guide and NCCC Team. Find more details on the blog. (Posted 4/1/2011)
Anthony Flaccavento gives a wonderful 20-minute presentation on local food economies. Watch video here. (Posted 3/21/11)
ISU Extension highlights success of the Pork Niche Market Working Group in new video. Watch the video here. (Posted 2/28/11)
February 1, 2011 Webinar: "Addressing the business challenges to increase local food commerce in Iowa" now available.
ISU Extension launches web site
Iowa State Extension recently launched a new website, ISU Farm Energy in conjunction with the 2011 Crop Advantage Series. For more Farm Energy Working Group details, view their January 2011 Newsletter. (Posted (2/2/11)
Iowa farmers have a powerful new tool to help them explore markets for locally grown food. Check out the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Market Planner and announcement about the application. (Posted (9/27/10)
Free online guidebook: The updated Iowa Meat Processors' Resource Guidebook is online as a free PDF. View it here. (Updated 5/6/10)
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