Events for Women Landowners and New/Beginning Farmers
Here are three upcoming events for women landowners to learn about resources available dealing with conservation practices and one event for women landowners and beginning farmers to discuss farmstead transition options. Please see below for details: Boone County Women who own or manage farmland in Boone and neighboring counties are invited to participate in a […]
USDA Rural Development Director Travels the State to Get Your Input
Please click this link to learn about Listening Sessions with Bill Menner, the USDA Rural Development Director. The information is in the April 4 news release at the top right side of the page. And please check back each month to see where Bill will be going next. He plans to visit the entire state, […]
MSNBC Features IFU Vice President Gregg Heide
April 1, 2011 Check out this interview with IFU Vice President Gregg Heide on MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan Show. Heide is an expert on renewable energy projects. On the show, he advocates for “moving farmers into the ownership and retaining more profits in the local economies and…diversifying agriculture.” Watch the video on this link.
Calling New Farmers!!
NFU Beginning Farmer Institute Calling all new farmers for a free program in DC! NFU’s focus for this national program is to develop and encourage agriculture leaders from all backgrounds. Our new nationally focused program provides an opportunity for beginning farmers to acquire leadership and farm management skills. It concentrates on building confidence in beginning […]
Sign Up for Farm Camp
FARM CAMP from the Iowa Farmers Union Discover the small wonders and big taste of a farm this summer! June 6-10, 2011 9:00AM-3:00PM Onion Creek Farm Ames $175 per child $140 with IFU membership ($25/year) In June, children will explore the ecosystems of a farm – from lettuce plants and apple trees to worms and […]