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SUMMARY:Diversified Agricultural Systems Field Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \nIowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with the Jóia Food & Fiber Farm\, Savanna Institute\, University of Minnesota Forever Green\, and USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)\, will host a field day Wednesday\, September 6 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Wendy Johnson and Johnny Rafkin’s farm near Charles City. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.  \nHosts Wendy and John started Jóia Food & Fiber Farm in 2010 with a mission to farm holistically. While farming organic row crops\, they decided to keep some of the land to pasture for soil health\, water quality and drainage concerns. The farm is now certified organic\, with some areas in transition to organic using Kernza®. Sheep and lambs are certified Animal Welfare Approved and they also raise pigs\, broiler chickens\, layer chickens\, turkeys\, a few cows of their own and custom graze a 25 cow/calf herd. With growing interest in agroforestry\, they are utilizing silvopasture through the integration of trees and shrubs\, including fruit and nut types\, in their pastures. Additionally\, Wendy co-owns Counting Sheep Sleep Company\, a wool fiber business utilizing Jóia’s wool and co-manages the family farm\, Center View Farms Co\, with her father and has helped to expand conservation practices on her family’s traditional row-crop farm to become more sustainable and regenerative by implementing 100% no-till\, adding cover crops\, and reducing costly inputs.  \nWeather permitting\, the program will feature a field tour and discussion with Jenn Ripp\, agroforestry educator with the Savanna Institute highlighting ways to integrate silvopasture in the grazing system. Matt Leavitt\, perennial grains and winter annuals agronomy specialist at University of Minnesota Forever Green\, will discuss the use of Kernza as a perennial crop that is being used for food\, feed and brewing. Omar de-Kok Mercado\, Mad Agriculture Midwest regional manager will share their role in helping producers transition to perennials. Josh Heims\, Floyd County NRCS district conservationist\, will share cost opportunities available for grazing\, agroforestry and transitioning to organic. \nThe field day will be held at Jóia Food & Fiber Farm located at 2038 March Avenue\, Charles City\, IA 50616 and will be held rain or shine. The farm is located on the east side of the road right and field day signs will mark the driveway to enter. Insect repellent will be provided and attendees are encouraged to wear long pants and closed toe shoes.  \nThe event is free and open to farmers and landowners\, though reservations are required to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP please contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prarie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/diversified-agricultural-systems-field-day/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Water Stress Impacts on Crops - Excess and Deficit
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place Sep. 6 at noon will feature Jeff Strock\, Ph.D.\, professor and soil scientist\, University of Minnesota Southwest Research & Outreach Center. Strock’s research activities are focused on diversified cropping systems/rotation complexity and agricultural drainage water management. He directs a field-based research program focused on vadose zone hydrology\, agricultural drainage\, crop response to water\, and understanding nutrient mobility\, uptake\, storage\, transformation and losses in agricultural systems. \nIn the webinar\, “Crop Response to Excess and Deficit Water Stress\,” Stock will present results from studies of corn and soybean production in southwest Minnesota between 2019 and 2022\, in which growing periods included average\, wet and dry conditions. He will discuss crop performance in terms of grain yield and crop canopy temperature data under the different conditions. Strock will also provide insights on soil water content data collected in non-irrigated fields and those irrigated with recycled drainage water. \n“The incidence and frequency of extreme wet and dry conditions is becoming more common and has even occurred within a single growing season\,” said Strock. “Farmers need strategies to respond to often unpredictable and changing weather conditions to help maintain crop productivity and profitability. Supplemental irrigation through drainage water recycling is one such strategy that farmers should consider\, and may become necessary\, to maintain crop performance in the future.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-water-stress-impacts-on-crops-excess-and-deficit/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Focus on Phosphorus Loss Mitigation and Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place September 13 at noon will feature Nathan Nelson\, professor\, Kansas State University Department of Agronomy. \nNelson investigates nutrient cycling\, fate\, and transport in agroecosystems and develops best management practices that minimize nutrient loss and maximize nutrient use efficiency. He leads research at the Kansas Agricultural Watershed Field Laboratory\, established in 2014 to investigate effects of agricultural systems on surface water quality and develop best management practices to reduce non-point source pollution from agricultural lands. \nIn the webinar\, “Cover Crop Impacts on Surface Runoff\, Sediment and Phosphorus Losses\,” Nelson will provide details on how cover crops have been shown to affect surface runoff volume\, intensity\, sediment losses and phosphorus (P) losses from no-till corn and soybean production fields. He will also discuss how cover crops affect the form of P leaving the field with runoff. In addition\, Nelson will provide insights on how management approaches for P fertilizer can be used in conjunction with cover crops to improve downstream surface water quality. \n“It is crucial that all agricultural ecosystem participants make efforts to be good stewards of the land and seek to understand the connections between management practices and downstream water quality\,” said Nelson. “Employing practices that no only protect water quality but also maintain and potentially improve soil health and crop productivity by keeping soil and nutrients in the fields should return value on multiple levels. It is also important to integrate multiple practices such as 4R nutrient management and cover crops to create conservation systems which can provide the best practical water quality outcomes.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-focus-on-phosphorus-loss-mitigation-and-cover-crops/
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SUMMARY:2023 Iowa Water Conference: "Navigating the Extremes" Pre-Conference Tour
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the 2023 Iowa Water Conference: “Navigating the Extremes” by participating in the Pre-Conference Tour! The event is free to all conference participants.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/2023-iowa-water-conference-pre-conference-tour/
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SUMMARY:2023 Iowa Water Conference: "Navigating the Extremes"
DESCRIPTION:The 17th annual Iowa Water Conference will be held on September 19-20\, 2023\, at the Meadows Events and Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona\, Iowa. This year\, the conference theme is “Navigating the Extremes.” Climate change has been disrupting water supplies and impacting the environment\, socioeconomic structures\, and ecosystems\, such as forests\, soils\, lakes\, cities\, and communities. \nFor more information\, and to register\, go to https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/iwc2022/ 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/2023-iowa-water-conference-navigating-the-extremes/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Food-Energy-Water Nexus Modeling for Iowa
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place September 20 at noon will feature Julia Brittes Tuthill\, Ph.D. student at Iowa State University. Brittes Tuthill is part of the Iowa Food-Energy-Water Systems (IFEWs) research group at Iowa State University that is developing an Iowa Food-Energy-Water simulation model. She is helping to create the model database and develop a visualization tool to observe the relationship between agricultural products (food\, feed\, biofuels) and water quality. \nIn the webinar\, “Using Date to Understand the Connections in the Iowa Food-Energy-Water Nexus\,” Brittes Tuthill will provide an overview of the purpose and structure of a comprehensive Food\, Energy and Water (FEW) nexus model for the state of Iowa which addresses the intricate relationships between agricultural production and nutrient pollution. She will also discuss progress on a data visualization tool which is being developed to depict the interconnections between various subsystems and their spatial-temporal variations\, providing insights into the impact of nutrient pollution locally and throughout the Mississippi-Atchafalaya Basin. Brittes Tuthill will also discuss ways in which the model and visualizations can deliver decision making assistance to stakeholders. \n“Understanding the complex interplay between agriculture\, energy and water quality in Iowa is crucial for substantial resource management\,” said Brittes Tuthill. “Our ongoing research and model development sheds light on the intricate connections within the Food\, Energy\, and Water nexus. We envision users such as researchers\, farmers\, and policymakers will use these tools to better understand and collaboratively devise effective strategies for nutrient reduction\, thus ensuring a healthier Mississippi-Atchafalaya Basin and resilient agricultural production.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-food-energy-water-nexus-modeling-for-iowa/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Positive Outcomes of Managing Streambank Stability
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place September 27 at noon will feature Dan Kirby\, fisheries biologist\, Iowa Department of Natural Resources\, Manchester Fisheries Management office. Kirby works to improve fishing and aquatic resources through habitat management\, water quality improvement and access enhancement. He specializes in improving fishing resources in small streams through cooperative efforts involving public and private land managers\, with a particular emphasis on trout streams. \nIn the webinar\, “Management Practices and Techniques for Streambank Stability\,” Kirby will cover practical approaches to streambank stabilization as well as offering advice on steps for undertaking such projects. He will address factors that impact streambank stability along Iowa’s rivers and streams while describing aspects that can and cannot be influenced through land management interventions. Kirby will also discuss common techniques that can be utilized to improve streambank stability and reduce bank erosion\, and will address the importance of seeking expert advice regarding best practices\, regulatory aspects of streambank management and cost-share assistance. \n“Streambank erosion is a common challenge faced by land managers across Iowa that can have detrimental effects on water quality\, agricultural productivity and infrastructure\,” said Kirby. “Participants in this session should gain an improved understanding of possible techniques and practices\, setting practical goals and where to turn for advice on next steps toward improving streambank stability.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-positive-outcomes-of-managing-streambank-stability/
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