Iowa Learning Farms and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will host a wetland and cover crop field day Tuesday, November 22nd, from 12:00-2:00 pm at the Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club near Keota. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.

Those that plan on attending will have the opportunity to hear from Keokuk County farmer Denny Lyle about how he has incorporated cover crops into his system, alongside no-till soybeans and corn, and how he manages the water quality enhancement wetland constructed on his farm. Shane Wulf and Matt McDonald with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will share how to get involved with the Water Quality Initiative and details about the water quality enhancement wetland program. Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist Liz Ripley will share results from on-farm cover crop demonstration trials and resources available to help farmers and landowners successfully transition to a cover crop and no-till system.

The event will be held regardless of weather conditions, and the tour could also include a trip to the on-site wetland if the weather permits. Pre-registration is required for the event, and the contact information can be found at the bottom of the article.

Contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu