Sinkholes, Mapping, & More!
Join the Iowa Geological Survey at the Bettendorf Public Library for “Sinkholes, Mapping, & More.” Meet IGS geologists and hydrogeologists to learn more about the geology and groundwater services they […]
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#Fridaysonthefarm
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Facts and Tips for Reducing Plastics
The less plastic that we use now, the healthier that our planet will be in the future. Click here for tips on how to reduce your plastic consumption.
USDA Extends Deadline for Producers to Enroll in Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Grassland Conservation Initiative
USDA is extending the deadline to November 8, 2019, for eligible agriculture producers to enroll in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Grassland Conservation Initiative, which was created by the 2018 Farm […]
How Davenport Uses Marshes to Combat Floods and Climate Change
Decades ago, the Nahant Marsh in Davenport, IA was used as a city dump and then a gun club. Eventually the EPA declared it a Superfund Site in the late 1990s, leading […]
Volunteers Still Needed for the Fall Snapshot!
The Fall 2019 Snapshot is less than 2 weeks away, and we still need volunteers. Sign up today! https://xstreamcleanup.org/event/fall-snapshot-10012019
Area farmers needed for research discussion on conservation practices
Thurs., September 2610:00AMRock Island County Extension Office, Milan, IL University of Illinois Extension is seeking 6 to 10 farmers to participate in a discussion with Illinois and Purdue University researchers […]
Paustian Family Farm to Host Sept. 19 Field Day Near Walcott
Iowa Learning Farms, along with Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District and Iowa Natural Resource Conservation Service, will host a saturated buffer, water quality and drone field day Thursday, […]
Pollinators At Your Service Workshop, Wed, Sept 18, 10 am, Rock Island County Extension, Milan, IL
Rock Island County Association for Home and Community Education is offering a lesson on “Pollinators at Your Service” presented by Roxie DeShane, Master Gardener. Find out what plants attract what […]
Making Ag-Urban Connections One Person At A Time
Robb Ewoldt chats with Quad City residents about his farming practices and how the family address measures for improved water quality at a recent open house event on the Ewoldt […]