12/06/2022
Women Landowners Must Be Part of Conservation and Water Quality Conversations
Please join us for the Iowa Learning Farms webinar at noon CST, Wednesday, Dec. 7, featuring Wendong Zhang, assistant professor, Dyson School of Applied Economics, Cornell University. Zhang conduct…
04/25/2022
Water and Conservation Educator
Position Information: Position Title: Water and Conservation Educator Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: MS in water resources, water resources management, agriculture and biosystems en...
01/18/2022
Mark your calendars for this upcoming event!
11/14/2021
Cover Crop Boot Camp
Tuesday, Nov. 30 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Ankeny, IA
11/04/2021
Great field day opportunity on November 17th!
Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering, Iowa Geological Survey and Partners of Scott County Watersheds will host a cover crop field day on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 12-2 p.m. at Mike Paustian’s farm near Walcott. The event is free, open to the whole family and includes a complimentary meal.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/cover-crop-and-saturated-buffer-field-day-be-held-near-walcott-nov-17
10/14/2021
Join next Thursday at 1pm!
ILF Virtual Field Day October 21: Increasing Wetlands and Oxbows = Improved Water Quality And More Wildlife - https://mailchi.mp/iastate/bk4pkpu393-1354660
08/31/2021
Join tomorrow at noon!
Implementing Edge-of-Field Practices Once the Decision is Made
Please join us for the Iowa Learning Farms webinar at noon, Wednesday, Sep. 1, featuring Catherine DeLong, water quality program manager, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. DeLong works …
08/17/2021
We want to hear from you! Our survey focusing on women landowners is ready, and we hope you'll take 15 minutes to respond.
https://bit.ly/isuwomensurvey
The project is called “Enhancing Conservation, Access and Generational Transition of Iowa Farmland through Women Landowners” and is being funded through a grant by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Information collected is anonymous and will help us to deliver information and resources that improve women’s knowledge of land ownership.
07/08/2021
Cover Crop Growth – Key to Water Quality Improvements
In a Iowa Learning Farms webinar earlier this year, Dr. Matt Helmers highlighted our ongoing Conservation Learning Lab (CLL) project. The CLL serves as unique opportunity to study the impacts of co…
07/02/2021
We’re excited to announce that we are hiring a Natural Resources Extension Field Specialist that will join our ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources team! Check out the job description and apply today!
Natural Resources Extension Field Specialist
Position Information: Position Title:Natural Resources Extension Field Specialist Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree Special Required QualificationsDrivers License Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications: -Master’s degree in wildlife b...
06/16/2021
Join today at noon!
June 16 ILF Webinar: Water Quality and Iowans’ Lake-Based Recreation: New Results from Iowa Lakes Survey - https://mailchi.mp/iastate/bk4pkpu393-1354572