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Trevor Lane Joins Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to Expand Food Systems Education and Workforce Development

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Systems team within Farm, Food and Enterprise Development ...
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Wallace Foundation to Hold Annual Program and Meeting at Armstrong Farm

AMES, Iowa – The Wallace Foundation will hold an educational event for the public, followed by its annual business meeting, on March 6 at the Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm in ...
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Iowa 4-H Youth Development

For over 100 years, Iowa 4-H Youth Development has been delivering research-based educational programs for K-12 youth in Iowa. Using the experiential model of “do, reflect, apply,” 4-H programs help ...
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Passport to Early Childhood Education

Course introduces the basic skills and knowledge to teach and care for children in center-based programs. Teachers quickly learn how to support early learning, build positive relationships, and ensure ...
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North Central Iowa Research Association to Host Annual Meeting and Educational Forum March 25

AMES, Iowa – Members, farmers and ag business professionals are invited to attend the North Central Iowa Research Association ...
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Iowa Pork Regional Conferences Begin Next Week

AMES, Iowa – The 2026 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences will be held Feb. 23–26 in four locations across Iowa, offering pork producers a series of one-day, educational events to strengthen their ...
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Iowa 4-H State Council Kicks Off Conference Planning at Winter Retreat

AMES, Iowa – Planning for this summer’s Iowa 4-H Youth Conference is officially underway as youth leaders from across the state gathered Jan. 31–Feb. 1 for the Iowa 4-H State Council Winter Retreat at ...
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Applications Open for 2026 Landowner Program: Balancing Profitability, Stewardship and Legacy

February 16, 2026, 8:45 am | Catherine DeLong, Julia Baker, Alaina Friesleben ...
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Estimated Costs for Livestock Fencing

Fencing costs are one of the most expensive aspects of livestock grazing. The type of fence constructed greatly impacts the cost per foot, total cost, and annual ownership cost. In addition, the shape ...
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Proper Nozzle Selection, Use of AI for Pest Identification and Current Market Trends to be Highlighted at Iowa State University Northeast Research Farm on March 18

Directions: From Nashua, at the Junction of Highway 218 (Exit 220) and County Road B60, head west on B60 1.1 miles to Windfall Avenue, then south 1 mile to 290th Street, and east 0.2 miles to the farm ...
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New Publication Shares Profitability of the Iowa Dairy Goat Industry

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team has conducted a 2024 financial study examining the profitability of dairy milk production in Iowa. The findings are available ...
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Vision in the Equine

The horse is a prey animal, relying on their senses to assess their environment. Prey species are designed for scanning the environment compared to picking out sharp details. By scanning larger areas, ...