Aaron Lehman and his family grow corn, soybeans and hay at Lehman Farms LTD. Conservation plays a central role on the farm. They use extended crop rotations and take part in several federal conservation programs, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program, Conservation Reserve Program and Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program. In 2017, Aaron…
Tom and Robin Cummings operate TRC Farms near Redfield, Iowa, growing cereal rye, soybeans and hay. At their field day, Robin and Tom will showcase their seed-cleaning and straw-baling operations. They’re also eager to share how teff grass is finding its place in their rotations.
Clark Porter is a landowner and farm manager for Porter Family Farms in Iowa’s Grundy and Tama counties, alongside his mother Audrey and wife Sharon. Come see how Porter Family Farms manages nutrients, soil health, nitrate runoff, no-till and cover crops.
Join local Warren County conservation professionals for a field day showcasing a standout Central Iowa farm transformed into a habitat haven. The farm is a keystone example of the wildlife benefits that come with targeted grassland and timber management. We will be highlighting how tentative planning and management has transformed the farm from having an…
A national program with state participation. Today’s students are our future land stewards. Students in WHEP have a greater understanding of the value of land and how it can be managed to benefit many wildlife and fish species.
Must RSVP by Oct 15. Join us for a unique regional training highlighting the science, management, and soil health benefits of integrating livestock into the farm. The workshop is led by ISU Extension in collaboration with the Soil Health Nexus. We welcome agriculture & conservation professionals as well as farmers, landowners and students to attend.
This annual event brings beginning farmers together to network, plan and discuss ways to improve their farms while helping to build a sense of community among this fast-growing farming demographic.The 2025 Beginning Farmer Retreat’s theme is land access.
This conference is for rural women at every stage of business, whether you’re running a thriving Main Street storefront, growing a side hustle, building a service-based enterprise, or preparing to take the leap into full-time ownership. Together, rural women are fueling Main Street, strengthening local economies, and driving change in rural America. Few spaces offer…
Please join Albert Lea Seed—along with co-sponsors Practical Farmers of Iowa and Rodale Institute—for a cover crop plot tour, featuring 34 species, 45 varieties, and 15 mixes that were planted in late August. See for yourself how new products and long-time favorites are performing in the field. Hillary Olson, State Soil Health Specialist with the…
Whether you are a landowner interested in using fire as a land management tool or just wanting to learn more about prescribed fire, this workshop is for you! We will cover the history of fire in Iowa, ecological benefits, management goals, burn plans, fire weather, essential tools and equipment, safety and more!