Location
Deal's Orchard
1102 244th St
Jefferson, IA 50129
RSVP: 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Home State Bank and the Conservation Learning Group, will host a “Conservation On Tap” event, Thursday, September 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Deal’s Orchard near Jefferson.

 The event will provide local farmers, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event. To ensure adequate space and food, please RSVP by September 4 by calling 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu.

 “Our intent with this event is to help build community through encouraging farmers, landowners, and urban residents to talk about topics important within the community, what keeps them up at night, what challenges they see with conservation practices, and what they want to learn more about,” said Liz Ripley, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist. “There will be no formal presentations or agenda, just a chance to talk, ask questions, listen and learn while enjoying a beverage and provided food. We are looking forward to learning alongside everyone else who attends.”

 Hosts at the event include Matt Helmers, Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director, and Liz Ripley, Iowa Learning Farms Conservation and Cover Crop Outreach Specialist. A member of the Deal’s Orchard team will also join in the conversations as to why water quality matters for the orchard and cider they brew.