08/05/2026
Upcoming Learning Opportunity!
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Nishnabotna Watershed Project, will host a “Conservation On Tap” event on Thursday, Sep. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Judge Richard Distillery in Carson. The event, which is available at no cost, will provide local farmers, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions as well as enjoy complimentary food and samples from the Judge Richard Distillery for attendees 21 or older with RSVP. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event.
“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, just a chance to talk, ask questions, listen and learn. We are looking forward to learning alongside everyone else who attends.”
This event will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about edge-of-field practices that help transform nitrate to a harmless gas, leading to cleaner water for all Iowans. Make plans to join the discussion to learn more about which conservation practices may work best on land in your area and what opportunities exist for technical and financial support.
Event hosts include Ripley, as well as Matt Helmers, Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director. Terry Richardson, Judge Richard Distillery Owner will begin the discussion by providing history of the distillery and highlighting the importance of water quality in the distilling process.
To ensure adequate space and food, please RSVP by Aug. 27 by calling 515-294-5429 or contacting [email protected].
To learn more about planned field days, virtual field days, webinars, and other conservation events, please visit the Iowa Learning Farms Events webpage.
