KANAWHA, Iowa – The North Central Iowa Research Association, in partnership with the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will host its annual meeting on Thursday, March 28, at the Wesley Community Center, located at 105 2nd St. South, Wesley.
The annual meeting will feature an update on the capital campaign with association president Greg Guenther; farm activities, by farm superintendent Matt Schnabel; and presentations from guest speakers Richard Roth, nitrogen science education specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach; and Greg Heidebrink, district forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Northern Research Farm sign.“It is an exciting time at the research farm as the research association continues to make progress with the capital campaign to build a new research and outreach facility,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist. “In addition, we are pleased to have our new faculty member, Richard Roth, join us to discuss nitrogen and sulfur management in crops, a topic on everyone’s mind as we approach spring.”
The board members have invited Heidebrink to speak as it is crucial for farms to manage and improve windbreaks and farm woodlands, with the potential opportunity of providing farm income from wood products.
Annual meeting
The annual meeting of the research association will take place following the presentations. Board President Greg Guenther will preside over the meeting.
In addition, election of board members and officers will take place. Currently, the research board has 20 director positions and the board is looking to fill several of those. Candidates must be a member of the association to serve. If you have interest in one of the positions, contact Guenther at 319-333-8710.
Registration and refreshments will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided. The meeting will adjourn by 12:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend and the meeting is open to the public.
Pre-registration is encouraged by March 25. Register by calling Matt Schnabel at 641-762-3247. Certified Crop Advisers can earn one continuing education unit for attending.
The association appreciates the support and sponsorship from First Citizens National Bank, Gold-Eagle Cooperative, Calcium Products and New Cooperative.
