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2015 Raccoon River Watershed Association Conference

Drake University, Aliber Hall 2507 University , Des Moines, IA, United States

The Raccoon River Watershed Association will hold their 2015 conference, "Life in the Raccoon River: Water Quality", on March 7, 2015. There is no cost to attend. Additional details will be added as they're finalized. The day's agenda is as follows: 9:00 a.m. - Welcome Steve Roe, President, RRWA 9:05 - 9:50 a.m. - Water Chemistry … Continue reading 2015 Raccoon River Watershed Association Conference

EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement

City Services Center Five Seasons Conference Room, 500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement

2015 Main Street Iowa Workshop

Cliff's Place 417 Main Street, Manning , IA, United States

Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review.  Please pre-register to ensure adequate space … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Workshop

2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop

Appanoose Rapids Brewing Company 332 East Main Street, Ottumwa, IA, United States

Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop

Field Day

Steve and Dennis Berger farm 1267 Elm Ave, Wellman, IA, United States

Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Iowa Cover Crop Working Group and Washington County Farm Bureau, will host a field day Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Steve and Dennis Berger farm, rural Wellman.

EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement

Easter Ave. Branch Library, Room A 6000 Eastern Avenue, Dubuque, IA, United States

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement

2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop

Cedar Falls Public Library (2nd floor meeting room) 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop

EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement

Wallace Building Auditorium 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement

11th Annual Golden Silo Awards

Kinze Innovation Center 2172 M Ave (I-80, Exit 216), Williamsburg, IA, United States

Silos and Smokestacks Present: The 11th Annual Golden Silo Awards. This event will celebrate individuals and organizations who are preserving and telling the story of American agriculture. Registration Deadline: March 25, 2015 For more information, visit  http://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/.  

$25.00

Meet the Author: Dennis Keeney

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Ave #1, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Keeney Place Through a nostalgic reflection of his Iowa farm upbringing, Professor Keeney takes the reader through his personal and professional journey of understanding the true meaning of agricultural change. Despite earning some of the highest honors bestowed by his profession, Dr. Keeney became increasingly disillusioned with industrial agriculture. Through his leadership at Iowa … Continue reading Meet the Author: Dennis Keeney