Dr. Cindy Haynes is the recipient of the ASHS (American Society for Horticulture Science) Outstanding Undergraduate Educator Award. This award was presented to Dr. Haynes this week at the ASHS Conference in Hawaii.
Mark Rippke joined the Department of Horticulture in August as an Agricultural Specialist working with research in fruit production. Current projects he is working on include cold hardy grapes, hop production and apple rootstock trials. Mark graduated from Iowa State University in 2016 with a B.S. in Horticulture, emphasis in fruit and vegetable production, and…
The ISU Research and Demonstration Farms and the Department of Horticulture celebrated the 50th anniversary of the farm on Saturday, September 16 from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Events included farm tours, apple demonstrations, kid’s games, and a special program hosted by Horticulture Department Chair Jeff Iles and Iowa Public Radio’s Charity Nebbe. Approximately 200 attended…
Rodale Institute honored Kathleen Delate at the 7th Annual Organic Pioneer Awards (OPA) dinner. The OPA recognized a research scientist, farmer, and business that is leading the way to an organic planet. Recipients included researcher Dr. Kathleen Delate, Iowa State University; organic farmer, Tom Beddard, Lady Moon Farms; and founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard. This…
The Association of Education and Research Greenhouse Curators (AERGC) Annual Meeting will be held July 10-13, 2017 at Iowa State University. Register NOW Details and Registration Information
My name is Hannah Darr and I am entering the role of Program Assistant for Global Resource Systems. I will be working closely with the service learning programs in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Uganda, in addition to providing any needed support to on-campus GRS activities. I graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S….
ISU Extension and Outreach specialists to present on cover crop use in southwestern Iowa
Join us for an evening of music, education, and Cyclone pride at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden July 28. As live jazz fills the garden, guests will learn about the horticultural science that brings its beauty to bloom. Hands-on learning stations include a make-and-take activity, and guided tours will be offered from 5-7 p.m….
