INLA Service Day
We had a terrific turnout for the event this year at the INLA Service Day. The projects we worked on were around the state capitol grounds. Take a look at a video and the pictures from the event. ...
read moreINLA Auction 2012
Take a look at the photos from this year’s INLA Auction. It was a great success and we hope to see you next...
read moreStorage and Display of Nursery Stock
The improper storage and display of nursery stock at retail locations throughout the State of Iowa has become more apparent over the past couple years primarily due to the expansion of “parking lot” garden centers not being able to provide adequate facilities. As a result, nursery stock is being improperly displayed on the hard surfaces of parking lots as required by Departmental regulations. In Iowa, nursery stock is defined as hardy, cultivated or wild woody plants, such as trees, evergreens, shrubs and vines, and small fruits such as...
read more15 Iowa Organization Receive Grant Funds to Help Promote Specialty Crops
USDA funds will help groups promoting fruits, vegetables, nuts, and flowers Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will be awarding $238,548 grants to Iowa organizations to help enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Iowa. The Department received $276,310 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to support the program. “Specialty crops are a very important part of Iowa agriculture as they allow farmers...
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