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Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development

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We train and support farmers, build local food infrastructure, improve access of locally grown foods, and model and communicate the positive impact of a future food system that nourishes people and place.

05/12/2026

From soil to sales 🌱✨

Join us this Wednesday evening for a hands-on branding and promotion workshop with the University of Iowa School of Art designed to help farmers, growers, and small businesses strengthen how they share their story and grow their reach.

Bring your logo ideas, packaging, or existing materials for feedback, fresh inspiration, and practical next steps for growing your business.

📍 Resilient Sustainable Future Iowa City, 1927 Keokuk St Iowa City
6p-8p Wednesday, May 13

Strategy session is FREE for Farmers + Market Gardeners, $10 suggested donation for community members

05/05/2026

📣 Iowa needs new farmers to replace the previous generation – especially farmers who want to grow the food that we eat!

Lawrencia is one farmer who answered that call. She had just finished her second month of our two-year New Century Farm Fellowship program and was hard at work planting when USDA funding for this program was abruptly eliminated by the current administration.

Now is our time to turn up and turn out for new farmers, because our future is tied to theirs. Help us raise $3000 for Great Give Day so we can supply our new farmers with the tools and equipment they need to grow and harvest through the summer.

Link in b!o to chip in! 🪏

BONUS: Donate for GREAT GIVE DAY (through May 6) to win one of TEN canvas tote bags (LOCAL FARMS FEED IOWA) so you can continue to show your love at local farmers’ markets this summer!

04/24/2026

Game on! New Century Farm Fellows, Ali and Lawrencia, have been working hard to get cool weather crops in the ground this week including cabbage, broccoli, broccolini, and cauliflower in the few dry days between rain storms.

04/22/2026

A shout out to UNFI, our first Business Volunteer Group of the season at .

They braved the wet conditions and impending storms to help us get set up for the season and get our first crop in the field- onions!

We are scheduling business work days at the farm, gather your work group and schedule today!

04/10/2026

Calling all school food lovers + advocates!

Join us in Coralville this June for the inaugural Iowa Culinary Conference.

Connect with chefs, school food leaders, culinary students, and local food advocates for two days of inspiring speakers, workshops, and panels focused on scratch cooking, local procurement, and food careers.

In partnership with the 68th annual conference, we’re bringing you four days of learning, hands-on training, and a food expo all about school nutrition.

Join us for one, two, or all four days. Link in bio to register.

03/10/2026

The difference between a stressful season and a successful one is a solid crop plan. Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to take the guesswork out of your growing season.

Local Farmer Carly McAndrews, from , will lead the workshop, sharing years of trial and error farming experience. Alongside Carly, you’ll explore the art of timing, effectively using your space, and understanding yield per plant and row. This strategy session is THIS WEDNESDAY, March 11, at RSFIC (1927 Keokuk St, Iowa City) from 6pm to 8:30pm.

03/05/2026

Spring is a busy time of year on farms everywhere. For specialty crop farmers, access to the right equipment at the right time can make all the difference in efficiency and profitability.

Farmers Toolshed, an equipment and tool sharing program, supported by Iowa Valley RC&D, is increasing access to specialized or rarely used equipment at fair rental rates. This model allows farmers to benefit from high-quality tools without carrying the full cost of purchase, maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.

Planting and seeding equipment available in the toolshed include no till transplanter, 3 point broadcast seeder, grain drill, and 3 row Jang seeder.

Book a rental online, anytime. Pick up and drop off at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm.

02/11/2026

It’s no secret trying new things on your farm isn’t without risk.

This season, Iowa Valley RC&D is excited to offer a new round of no-till cost share support to specialty crop farmers interested in trialing no-till growing practices in their operations. Cost-share applications are open now, and close February 28. Selected projects will be announced early March.

Applications are available at the link in our bio.

02/05/2026

We’re hiring! Iowa Valley RC&D is hiring a Communications Coordinator to join our team in a full-time, hybrid role.

The Communications Coordinator will steward and elevate Iowa Valley RC&D’s brand through design, digital, and print communications. This role creates and designs communications content to support our work in food systems development and wholistic farmer support.

Visit our website to view the full posting and learn how to apply.

01/09/2026

Heading to the Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference this Friday and Saturday? Pop by the IVRCD Booth to hear about the New Century Farm Fellowship and learn more about how becoming a Fellow can help you get your hands in the dirt!

This two-year program will support beginning farmers with paid full-time positions, hands-on training, mentorship, their own trial-scale plots, and a second-year placement on a regional farm. Designed for growers with 1–3 years of experience, the fellowship helps build the skills and connections needed to start a successful farm business. Applications for the Fellowship are slated to close January 15th.

To apply and learn more: iowavalleyrcd.org/new-century-farm-fellowship

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920 48th Avenue
Amana, IA
52203

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.iowavalleyrcd.org/

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