Agriculture

Des Moines Farmer's Market
Spend a Saturday morning enjoying the sights, sounds, and aromas of the Des Moines Farmer's Market. Enjoy one of Iowa's largest open markets and live music. Enroute via an Iowa Valley van get enlightened about market history and some information about Iowa's current alternative ag industries. Limit 8.
Course #: AGR 2766 011 $20
10/4 Sat. 7 am - 2 pm
Ackley, High School Parking Lot
Instr: Theresa Scholte

Estate Planning
Often thousands of dollars in taxes can be avoided by good planning. This program will provide background information to assist participants to work more effectively with their professional & legal advisors. The topics will include: property ownership, wills, federal estate tax, Iowa inheritance tax, gifting, trusts, and gift taxes. This program is beneficial to everyone, not just farmers. Kelvin Leibold is the Farm Management Field Specialist for ISU Extension.
Course #: AGR 1749 002 $20
11/5 Wed. 1 - 4 pm

Course #: AGR 1749 0023 $20
11/5 Wed. 6 - 9 pm
Marshalltown, CEC Room 608
Instr: Kelvin Leibold

Introduction to Homebrew Biodiesel
Learn the basics of how to turn vegetable oil into low-cost, environmentally friendly biodiesel in this hands-on workshop. Learn from a guy who has already run his vehicles thousands of trouble-free miles on homemade renewable fuels. During this fast-paced workshop, you will learn all aspects of Biodiesel production, from acquiring quality feedstock to assembling your own processor. Instructor, Steve Fugate is from Greenwold Biofuels.
Course #: AGR 9386 002 $20
11/22 Sat. 9 am - Noon
Grinnell, Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell Room 115
Instr: Steve Fugate

World Food Festival
Wells Fargo presents the annual World Food Festival. Experience the amazing diversity Iowa offers at one venue. This is your opportunity to encounter food, entertainment, and crafts from around the globe under one roof. Limit 8. Leave the driving & parking to us-you'll be dropped off & picked up close to the entrance.
Course #: AGR 2666 002 $15
10/11 Sat. 9 am - 3:30 pm
Iowa Falls, Pine & Cedar Parking Lot
Instr: Elaine Bahr