Monday, January 31
7:00pm-8:30pm Virtual program From leafy greens to root crops and herbs, growing cool season crops can stretch harvest to well past the first frost. Best practices for growing cool-season crops will be covered. Learn also about the 48-week CSA season that Dan Fillius utilized while at the Michigan State University Organic Farm, which promised members 3 fresh crops every week throughout the winter. This training will be led by Dan Fillius, Field Specialist, Commercial Vegetables and Specialty Crops with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. Registration required. $5 fee. Resources from this program:
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Monday, January 24
7:00pm-8:30pm Virtual program Ever wonder what it would take to grow vegetables on a large scale? Learn about the tools and practices that Dan Fillius used while farming 140 acres of vegetables at Featherstone Farm in Southeastern MN. Tools and techniques covered include harvest conveyors, cultivation techniques, seeders, coolers and people management tools. This training will be led by Dan Filius, Field Specialist, Commercial Vegetables and Specialty Crops with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. Registration required. $5 fee. Resources from this program: |
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Farm to School Training
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 3:00-5:00pm Farmtable Procurement & Delivery 1901 Hawkeye Ave. Harlan, IA 51537 This training is designed for producers interested in selling to local schools. Topics will include: Working with Food Hubs in Iowa, Wholesale Readiness, Marketing, & more. The training is free and open to the public but registration is required. Presentation slides & resources from Extension & State staff. Presentation slide from Ellen Walsh-Rosmann |
Food Safety & Inspections Training
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 5:00-6:30pm Farmtable Procurement & Delivery 1901 Hawkeye Ave. Harlan, IA 51537 This training is intended for local food producers and businesses. Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals staff will share information about legal requirements for food processing & sales. Topics will include: Determining when a license is required, what types of license are needed, and other questions about regulations and regulatory requirements for the different types of licenses. Free and open to the public, but registration required. Presentation slides. |
Address712 South Highway Street
P.O. Box 189 Oakland, IA 51560 |
ContactPhone: 712-482-3029
General inquiries: [email protected] Visit our Staff Page for email addresses and office hours. |