Linn County Education Outreach

This summer we conducted FarmChat Fridays in partnership with Buchanan County Farm Bureau, Delaware County Farm Bureau and Riverbend AITC! We covered topics on pigs, crop spraying, sod, fish, strawberries and more! Check out the recordings on our Facebook page @linncoag! Iowa agriculture is more diverse then what first meets the eye. One type of farming that I knew very little about was growing sod. We embarked on a journey to find out all the details! First stop: Seven Citie

Farming is a universal and essential career that can vary in each country, state, and city. Each farm is entirely unique to its crops, livestock, soil, style, and overall experience. During the last weekend of July, I had the opportunity to experience the difference in farming across several western states. As I traveled through Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, I learned how different agriculture is compared to Iowa and how even cities right next to each other can have enti

On July 14 and 15, 2021 fifteen local teachers participated in Growing STEM on Iowa Farms, a two-day workshop held in Independence, Iowa. The theme, technology on small and large farms, was explored through engaging tours and interactive speakers/lesson ideas. On day one participants toured Lindsay’s Dairy, a modern Holstein Dairy Farm, Grimm’s Peony Farm, Hillside Partners, and the Wapsi Mill. One teacher expressed her interest in the diversity of ag, “I appreciate the repre

Center Point Urbana Schools started a gardening club in 2019 with the goal to involve the community. Since then, a garden has been created in Fross Park where variations of fruits, vegetables, and herbs have been planted, tended to, and grown by the CPU gardening club - Pointer Planters. On July 13th and 15th, 2021 this group hosted a gardening workshop for daycares, families, and summer programs. Children of all ages participated in the fun and educational activities. I had

Iowa had the amazing opportunity to host this year’s National Ag in the Classroom conference. The 2021 NAITC conference was hosted in Iowa’s capital, Des Moines, with an agenda of daily workshops, traveling workshops (tours), and inspirational speakers such as Dr. Anton Treuer and Nicole Jolly. At this event, teachers, coordinators, and ag-lovers from across the nation gathered to share lessons, tips, and information regarding agriculture education. The conference was hosted