The Perennial Farm Gathering, Savanna Institute’s signature event, brings together a wide community of land stewards, farmers, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days, folks gather to share work, research, and lessons learned in panels, workshops, deep dives, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture. Register. 35% Off for Farmers and Students with code ROOTS35.
Your farm is more than an operation — it’s a legacy. After the overwhelming response to the first event, The Maquoketa River WMA secured a larger venue for a second session at the Peosta Community Center with presenter, Steve Bohr. This isn’t just another meeting — it’s a conversation for the entire family. He’ll talk…
Carpenter Community Center 508 William St Carpenter, IA 50426 RSVP by March 26: 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu
Join ISU Extension and Outreach Natural Resources Field Specialist, Gina Buelow, for a fun-filled program about mushroom foraging. We will cover the basics of mushroom biology and ecology, practice identifying seasonal mushrooms, and explore to find specimens and learn in the field! Participants will connect with other fungi fanatics, examine different tools for identification, and…
Bretz Farm 3162 Washington Ave Coggon, IA 52218 In partnership with Northeast Iowa RC&D and American Flood Coalition RSVP: ilf@iastate.edu or 515-294-5429
Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and soil health field day as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in rural Sumner on Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. “Cover…
Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to learn how to grow mushrooms in buckets! Each participant will create a 2-gal bucket oyster mushroom grow kit to take home and nurture. We will discuss fungi basics, their roles in Iowa ecosystems, and common ways people cultivate mushrooms in their own homes and backyards. Cost per participant is…
Get the inside scoop on global trade, biofuels, ag policy and other factors shaping the future of the soybean industry. You’ll find practical, farmer-driven discussions on how these topics impact your operation. We encourage you to bring your questions and farm perspectives to the event. Your involvement helps us ensure we are best serving Iowa…
John and Margaret Hogan have farmed together near Earlville, Iowa, for over 40 years. They raise corn, soybeans, hay and cattle. Conservation has been a long-standing value across generations for both. As their farm grew, programs like the Conservation Stewardship Program helped John and Margaret adopt cover crops and no-till, manage pasture with native plants…
Complimentary lunch at 12 p.m., sponsored by Five Star Cooperative. The first session will start in the meeting room of the Borlaug Learning Center beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by outdoor sessions ending by 3:00 p.m. Morning session 11:00 a.m. – Managing Crop Diseases in 2026 – Alison Robertson, extension plant pathologist Other…