Business
Meat Goat Cohort Will Provide Learning Opportunities for IA and WI Producers
Multi-session program will include Zoom and in-person field tripsMeat goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will laun... Hinson makes stop in Atkins
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson made a stop at the Textile TapHaus in Atkins as part of her 99 County Tour. She stopped by to visit the taproom, try their brews, and discuss ways to keep our ru... USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
By Jack O'ConnorThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the centr...
Local Young Stars Featured in commercial about Farming
If you farm, know a farmer or come from the life of living in town and trying to wrap your head around how farmers farm, well this might be the commercial that sums up the lifestyle. A commercial prod... The Niche Wine Room to Hold Grand Opening on Thursday Night
Here's a sneak peek at The Niche Wine Room! There will be a Grand Opening on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.The Niche is located at 115 W. 4th Street, Vinton... Iowa's Farmland Owners Are More Local Than Many Think
Farm and Rural Life Poll shows statistics and perspectives on rented farmlandIt’s no secret that much of Iowa’s farmland is rented, and non-operator farmland owners are often considered to be out-...
Good things come in threes!
They say good things come in threes.They also say good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don’t give up.At Better Tog... Carbon Intensity Calculator Can Help Farmers Determine Their CI Score
Study the factors that make up your score now, before new policy becomes effective Farmers who want to gain a better understanding of their Carbon Intensity Score can take advantage of a si...
Cover Crops are Part of Disaster Recovery
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike NaigOver the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, busines...
Vinton Monuments under New Ownership, same location
Vinton Monuments has been sold! In a statement to Vinton residents, Tom Boeckmann owner of Vinton Monuments, notified residents that his business has been sold to Breakenridge Memorials. Serving the B...