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Virtual Field Day: Improving Water Quality through Drainage Water Recycling

Event
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 1:00pm

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Conservation Learning Group, will hold a virtual field day focused on drainage water recycling, Thursday, Dec. 8, at 1:00 p.m. CDT,. The event will feature Matt Helmers, Iowa Nutrient Research Center director and agricultural engineering specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Chris Hay, Iowa Soybean Association senior research scientist; Shane Wulf, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship senior environmental specialist; and Mark Schleisman, Calhoun County farmer and landowner.. Get more details at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/node/3736/)

Conservation on Tap

Event
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 6:00pm

Farmers, landowners and those interested in local conservation issues can discuss what’s on their mind at the “Conservation on Tap” event Nov. 30 at the Iowa Distilling Co., 4349 Cumming Ave., Cumming, Iowa, from 6-7 p.m. The in-person event is hosted by Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in collaboration with Iowa State’s Conservation Learning Group. Hosts will include Matt Helmers, director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center at Iowa State, and Mark Licht, assistant professor in agronomy and cropping systems specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Iowa Distilling Co. president Kyle Doyle will join in the conversations as to why water quality matters for brewing. To ensure adequate space and food, RSVP by calling 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Drone’s-eye View of Wetlands and Wildlife

Event
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - 12:00pm


Wetland in farmed landscape. Photo by Kay C. Stefanik. 

March 8 presentation features Iowa State University’s Adam Janke and Kay Stefanik showcasing aerial exploration of Iowa wetlands to better understand wetland ecology, function and biodiversity

Conservation on Tap in Des Moines

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Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

A “Conservation On Tap” event on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6-7 p.m. at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom in Des Moines, will feature Mark Licht, associate professor and extension cropping systems specialist, and Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director Matt Helmers. The event is being hosted by the Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Des Moines Water Works and Conservation Learning Group. RSVPs to ilf@iastate.edu are requested by Oct. 16 to ensure adequte space and food. 

ILF Webinar: Impact of 100 Years of Agricultural Practice Changes on Sediment and Nutrient Loss from One Farm in Osceola County, IA

Event
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 12:00pm

The Impact of 100 Years of Agricultural Practice Changes on Sediment and Nutrient Loss from One Farm in Osceola County, IA, presented by INRC Director Matt Helmers, Iowa State University professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, will be the subject of the Iowa Learning Farms webinar, Wednesday, November 22, at noon. Get more details or the link to register at Webinars — Iowa Learning Farms. 

Wetlands and Wildlife Case Study - Iowa Learning Farms Webinar

Event
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Dec. 8 at noon CST will feature Kay Stefanik, Iowa Nutrient Research Center assistant director, and Adam Janke, extension wildlife specialist and assistant professor, Iowa State University.  The pair will introduce a new educational case study and learning guide for students, educators, agriculture professionals, farmers and landowners that draws on Stefanik’s expertise in wetland ecology and water quality and Janke’s expertise in the impacts of conservation practices on birds and wildlife.