Agriculture/Farm Related Programs
DNR Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection DNR Environmental Protection
- Air quality, water quality, land quality, animal feeding operations, household hazards materials,
- Environmental Protection
- septic tanks, report spills, animal feeding operations, water
Flood Plan Management DNR Flood Plan
DNR Grants DNR grants
Keywords: hunting, fishing, Iowa State Parks, Camping, Recreation, Trails, Biking, Hiking, Conservation, Environmental Protection. Wells, drinking water, things to do, places to go
Farm Bureau - Jasper County, Iowa
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaspercountyfarmbureau
- JCFB provides free resources to parents, educators & caregivers.
- Scholarships: Farm Bureau member child and Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Scholarships.
Keywords: Iowa Farm Bureau
Flood Relief Resources 6/4/2024
- USDA announces food assistance for Iowa flood victims.
- State of Iowa 2-1-1 Flood Hotline: Questions or concerns regarding flood recovery can be found here.
- Coping With Disasters
- CDC tips for avoiding flooded areas
- CDC tips for reentering your flooded home
- CDC tips for keeping food and water safe after a natural disaster
Newton , IA 50208
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach (Jasper County Office) ISU
Programs, resources, & educational opportunities: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Business & Industry, Communities, Continuing Education, Families, & 4H & Youth Development.
Food and family classes and childcare training. Gardening. 4H,
Newton, IA 50208
Key Coop Sully and Newton - grants/scholarships
- Non-profit matching grant request: https://storageatlasengagepdcus.blob.core.windows.net/atlas/all-media/keycoope/website/documents/2022-matching-grant-request.pdf
- Local students with a college education scholarships.
Newton, IA 50208
Proteus, Inc.
- Proteus strives to lead the Midwest in supporting agricultural workers on the path to personal and professional self-sufficiency.
- Proteus provides agricultural workers and their families with affordable health care, education assistance, and job training.
- Able to help all individuals with job training and education.
- Who:
- High School students: Juniors/seniors
- College students
- Any farmworker interested in receiving this assistance
Des Moines, IA 50309
USDA Farm Service Agency- Newton Service Center
- USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development agencies
Emergency Disaster Designation and Declaration Process Disaster Assistance
Keywords: Farm Loan, Emergency Relief, Land Access, Agriculture, Dairy, Organic, Financial, Credit, Conservation, Land, Disaster
Newton, IA 50208
Animal Disease
The Center for Food Security and Public Health (Iowa State Vet Program)
The mission of the CFSPH is to increase national and international preparedness for accidental or intentional introduction of diseases that threaten food production or public health.
Keywords: cat, dog, pig, cow, pigs, cows, cattle, chicken, bird, Animal disease, prevention, preparedness, education, courses, zoonotic disease,
Farmers
North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center
Home Repairs
USDA- Rural Development (United States Department of Agriculture)
The agency’s direct and guaranteed rural credit programs help families find affordable housing, and assist. businesses, and allow communities to build or improve facilities. Located in the Iowa Rural Development State Office in Des Moines, Iowa.
Housing repair loan and grant programs. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants.
Keywords: home repairs
Des Moines, IA 50309
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.
