This self-paced online course teaches you how to improve your soil, choose the right crops for Midwest conditions. Manage pests and weeds, and harvest high-quality produce. Perfect for home gardeners, homesteaders, hobby farmers, and small-scale growers.

• How to read and improve your soil for better yields
• How to grow fruits and vegetables suited for Iowa and the Midwest climates
• How to manage weeds, pests, and diseases effectively
• How to start seeds, plan rotations, and improve soil fertility
• How to harvest and handle produce for maximum freshness

• Soil basics
• Nutrient testing
• Soil fertility and conservation

• Leafy greens, brassicas, peas and beans, squash family
• Weed control, crop rotation, and irrigation
• Harvesting and handling

• Strawberries, brambles, small fruit crops
• Culture, Climate, Soils, Cultivar Selection

• Online, self-paced
• 215 minutes of video instruction from ISU Extension and Outreach experts
• English & Spanish captions
• Certificate included

• Home gardeners wanting better yields
• Homesteaders growing food for their households
• Hobby farmers and small-scale farmers
• Beginners learning about Iowa and Midwest fruit and vegetable production