LE MARS, Iowa — The Northwest Iowa Young and Beginning Farmer Group will meet March 20 at the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach – Plymouth County office in Le Mars.
The gathering will begin with a tour of Scooters Natural Meats in Brunsville, followed by an agriculture specialist panel. During the panel, ISU Extension and Outreach agriculture specialists will share their top tips for beginning farmers, followed by small group question-and-answer sessions.
The program will begin at 1:45 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach – Plymouth County office (251 12th Street SE, Le Mars), and continue to 6:00 p.m.Networking time and a free meal will also be provided.
There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to pre-register by contacting Janelle Johnson, Northwest Iowa Young and Beginning Farmer Group Coordinator, at 712-546-7835 or janelle@iastate.edu. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own questions for discussion during the small group breakout sessions.
The Northwest Iowa Young and Beginning Farmer Group is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Johnson at 712-546-7835 or janelle@iastate.edu.
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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