@danmillercountry
Small-town living 🌾 | Family | Country life
Born and raised in rural Iowa. I enjoy working outdoors, spending time with family, and watching the seasons change. Not much for city life. Sharing farm projects, local events, and everyday
Vendor applications just opened for the Holiday Market on the Farm at Speckled Hen Farms in Winterset this weekend, giving local makers a spot to share their goods right here in Madison County. Https://www.speckledhenfarmsiowa.com/event-details/vendor-application-holiday-market-on-the-farm-2026-1
Harvest keeps rolling across the state even with a few weather delays, and Secretary Naig is noting the strong yields that are still coming in. Https://iowaagribusinessradionetwork.com/iowa-harvest-advances-despite-weather-interruptions/
Small jobs like tightening door seals and clearing gutters around the shop keep the whole place steady when the snow starts to pile on. Https://www.farmprogress.com/management/can-your-farm-shop-hold-up-to-winter-weather-
Iowa State just opened a new webinar series on smarter barn designs and precision tech for livestock, and the first session drops next week. Https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/barns-tomorrow-webinar-series-explore-future-livestock-housing-and-precision-technologies
Central Iowa pantries are already lining up extra volunteers for the November rush as more families lean on local shelves. Https://www.chilichili.net/467407/list-central-iowa-food-pantries-free-hot-meals-and-more/
November is the time to drill cover-crop mixes before the freeze, and Drost Farms is hosting a practical field day today in Oskaloosa to show exactly how. Https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/cover-crops-and-conservation-across-all-acres/
Prepping the combine for winter means three solid pressure washes plus a full inspection for leaks and worn belts, and drying every crevice before it goes into the shed. Https://www.farmprogress.com/farming-equipment/prepare-combine-for-storage-with-final-pit-stop-
Plenty of folks in small-town Iowa already wrapped up the season with hands-on harvest events at local farms and county parks last month. Families got together for pumpkin painting, lantern walks, and vendor rows under the big fall sky. Https://www.centerpointia.com/index.asp?SEC=511F923B-829C-451D-A09D-0137DC6DF160