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Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association

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Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
This week's Small Farm Sustainability's Podcast episode features the upcoming Iowa Specialty Producers Conference! Check it out below! 🎙 ... See MoreSee Less

smallfarmsustainability's podcast: 2021 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference

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In this episode, I interview Kendra Meyer, executive secretary for the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, to talk about the upcoming Iowa Specialty Producers Conference.
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Mark your calendar for January 19-20, 2021, for the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference! Join the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the Iowa Wine Growers Association for two days of learning, networking, and fun. Funded by IDALS. Registration is now open at www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/registration-page. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mark your calendar for January 19-20, 2021, for the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference! Join the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the Iowa Wine Growers Association for two days of learning, networking, and fun. Funded by IDALS. Registration is now open at www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/registration-page. ... See MoreSee Less

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Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Is Jan. 19-20 Online

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
December 29, 2020

The Iowa Specialty Producers Conference is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 19-20, 2021. This second joint gathering of the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the Iowa Wine Growers Association will take place entirely online. Keynote speaker Hugh McPherson will share best practices for incorporating “agri-tainment” into a farming operation. He owns Maize Quest Fun Park near . . . read more

Specialty Crops Risk Management Webinar Series Begins Jan. 6, 2021

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
December 29, 2020

Olivia HanlonFFED Extension Education Specialistohanlon@iastate.edu The pandemic of 2020 provided opportunity for specialty producers in Iowa to expand production and sales. But managing risk for specialty production is critical to capitalizing on new market opportunities. Beginning Jan. 6, 2021, the Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will sponsor . . . read more

Managing Blossom End Rot in Tomatoes and Peppers

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
December 29, 2020

Ajay NairISU Extension and OutreachDepartment of Horticulturenairajay@iastate.edu Many commercial growers and home gardeners often confront the issue of Blossom End Rot (BER) in their tomato, pepper, and eggplant. The BER is a physiological disorder caused by a localized calcium deficiency in the blossom-end of the fruit. It is a physiological disorder and is not caused by fungi, . . . read more

Preparing Fruits for Winter

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
November 13, 2020

Gail NonneckeHorticulture Professor515-294-0037nonnecke@iastate.edu There is still plenty to do in the garden during the fall in preparation for winter. In this installment of Yard and Garden, Iowa State University horticulture expert Gail Nonnecke discusses the steps to take to prepare fruits for winter. How should I prepare my strawberry bed for winter? Strawberries should be . . . read more

Preparing Strawberries for Winter

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
November 6, 2020

Cynthia HaynesAssociate Professor in Horticulture515-294-4006chaynes@iastate.edu As they do with quite a few other fruits and veggies, gardeners must prepare strawberry plants for winter to enable a successful harvest next spring. In this installment of Yard and Garden, Cynthia Haynes, associate professor and extension specialist in horticulture at Iowa State University, answers questions about that topic. . . . read more

Annual Iowa Organic Conference to Be Held Virtually Nov. 23

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
October 23, 2020

Kathleen DelateDepartments of Agronomy and Horticulture515-294-7069kdelate@iastate.edu The annual Iowa Organic Conference will be held virtually this year on Monday, Nov. 23, in keeping with COVID-19 regulations. A half-day of presentations and interactions with industry experts will take the place of the normal meeting. The conference, now in its 20th year, is a joint activity between the Iowa . . . read more

Fall Chores in the Vegetable Garden

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
October 19, 2020

Ajay NairExtension Commercial Horticulture Specialist515-294-7080nairajay@iastate.edu As you enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of your labor after your summer harvest, keep in mind that there are still plenty of chores to be done this fall to get ready for next year’s vegetable garden. This week’s Yard and Garden entry offers tips from Ajay Nair, associate professor . . . read more

Late Season Harvest of Vegetables

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
October 13, 2020

Richard JauronExtension Horticulturist515-294-3108rjauron@iastate.edu Summer vegetables can still be harvested late in the season, but it is important to know when to harvest. The following are some tips that can help. How do I harvest and store sweet potatoes?  Harvest sweet potatoes immediately before or after a vine killing frost. When harvesting sweet potatoes, dig carefully . . . read more

Online Short Course for Emerging Small Food Entrepreneurs Offered Fall 2020

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
September 30, 2020

Shannon M. ColemanFood Science and Human Nutrition515-294-9011scoleman@iastate.edu Iowa State University is offering a three-session, online short course for emerging food entrepreneurs interested in developing processed foods in Iowa. The course meets 12-4 p.m. CDT on Nov. 30, Dec. 2 and Dec. 4. Shannon Coleman, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition and a human . . . read more

Online Course for Home-based Food Operators Covers Regulations, Food Safety

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
September 29, 2020

Shannon M. ColemanFood Science and Human Nutrition515-294-9011scoleman@iastate.edu After the farmers market season ends, many home-based food operators in Iowa are still able to prepare and sell foods from their home if they follow state regulations and food safety practices. To help them, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has created the Home-based Food Operators: Regulations and . . . read more

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