Tune in as Olivia interviews Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss the new Landowner Education Program being offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach! This unique learning experience will bring together experts on conservation, agronomy, financial and legal topics. Landowners will have the opportunity to learn from ISU experts and from each other as part of a small learning group.    Episode Links:  • Apply now to be a part of the first cohort: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Ili9mFC5wjueQ6  • Catherine DeLong: crdelong@iastate.edu  

Episode 226: Landowner Education Program

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In this episode, Olivia interviews Shannon Coleman, Associate professor and State Extension Specialist with Iowa State Extension and Outreach. Tune in as we discuss Home-based Foods vs. Cottage Foods! This episode is packed with great information for anyone in the industry or thinking about joining! Episode Links:  • Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing: https://dial.iowa.gov/  • Jams and Jelly Fact Sheet: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/15966  • Iowa Food Safety Task Force: https://ia.foodprotectiontaskforce.com/ 

Episode 230: Home-based Foods vs Cottage Foods

In this episode, Olivia interviews Tim Christensen, Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State Extension and Outreach. Tune in as we discuss some of the tools available through Iowa State University's Ag Decision Maker! One useful tool you can find on the site is the Livestock Enterprise Bidget sheets! These are completely free for you to utilize and can really help with your overall business plan!  Episode Links:  • Ag Decision Maker Livestock Enterprise Budgets: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ldcostsreturns.html 

Episode 229: Livestock Enterprise Budgets

Tune in as Olivia interviews Dan Nieland, Small Business Education Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, They discuss the upcoming Small Meat Processor Workshop that will take place on April 25, 2024, at the Hansen Agricultural Student Learning Center (2508 Mortensen Rd. Ames, IA 50011). This is a free workshop but registration is required no later than April 10, 2024!   Episode Links:  • Registration Link: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezaODjDpnJltr3E   • Dan Nieland: dnieland@iastate.edu  • Farm, Food, and Enterprise Development News Release:  https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/small-meat-processor-workshop-be-held-april-25 

Episode 228: Small Meat Processor Workshop

Tune in as Olivia interviews Radall Vos, Commercial Fruit Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. In this episode, we discuss what is going on with fruit crops this year and how has this warm front effected the plants? Also is there time to still get new crops planted? If so, when should we plant and where should we purchase them? Episode Links:  • Fruit Cultivars of Iowa:  https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Fruit-Cultivars-for-Iowa  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISUExtensionFruit  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iowafruitguy/ 

Episode 226: Landowner Education Program

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