Conservation on Tap

Iowa Learning Farms (ILF), the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach conservation and water quality education program, will host “Conservation On Tap,” Thursday, Dec. 9, from 6-7 p.m. at Drink Me Brewing in Sibley, Iowa. The in-person event will provide local farmers and landowners with a chance to discuss conservation practices and ask questions of ILF and local extension staff.

“Our intent with this event is to help build community through encouraging farmers to talk with their peers and ILF 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, ILF conservation and cover crop outreach specialist. “There will be no formal presentations or agenda, just a chance to talk, ask questions, listen and learn while enjoying a beverage and provided food.”

ISU hosts at the Sibley event will include Matt Helmers, Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director, and Liz Ripley, ILF conservation and cover crop outreach specialist. Drink Me Brewing owner, John Berry, will also join in the conversations as to why water quality matters for brewing.

This Conservation On Tap event is produced in collaboration with ISU’s Conservation Learning Group. To ensure adequate space and food, please RSVP for the Sibley Conservation On Tap event by calling 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu.