Location:
Tom and Jeni Melcher Farm
1411 111th Ave
Castalia, IA 52133
RSVP: ilf@iastate.edu or 515-294-5429

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Yellow River Headwaters Water Quality Project, Trout Unlimited and Iowa’s Cold Water Conservancy, will host an oxbow and streambank restoration field day near Castalia on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Tom and Jeni Melcher farm. The no-cost event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.

 The field day will feature hosts and Winneshiek County landowners Tom and Jeni Melcher sharing their experience with the oxbow and streambank restoration process along the Yellow River, the largest cold water trout stream in Iowa, including why they were motivated to begin the processes and challenges along the way. Additionally, a panel of local farmers with a range of conservation practice adoption will participate in a question-and-answer session covering grazing, no-till and cover crops. Area project coordinators will be on hand to discuss how area farmers and landowners can get involved and enroll in cost-share opportunities. Weather permitting, the field day will include a field tour of the oxbow and streambank restoration.

 The field day will be held at the Melcher Farm, 1411 111th Ave, Castalia, IA 52133. The no-cost event and open to farmers and landowners, though we require reservations to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP, please contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu by October 28.  Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey and custom roasted coffee.

 Iowa Learning Farms field days are supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Contact Liz Ripley 515-294-5429 for reasonable accommodations.