22 Sep 2020

Quad City Botanical Center Announces 9/26/20 Pop-Up Plant Sale and Online Bulb Sale

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2020) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting a pop-up plant sale this Saturday, September 26, 10AM-5PM. There is no RSVP or entry fee required to shop the sale. Members and guests paying general admission are welcome to explore the grounds during their visit.

13 Jul 2020

USDA Cuts Red Tape to Increase Private Investment in Rural America

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (July 13, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural communities across the country by making it easier for lenders to access four flagship loan programs.

29 Jun 2020

Iowa Farm Bureau’s “Grow Your Future” Award Calls for 2021 Applicants

By Caitlyn Lamm

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 29, 2020) — Weather, market-uncertainty, global pandemics, and other factors outside of a farmer’s control make agriculture a challenging career and lifestyle to pursue.

25 Jun 2020

USDA Highlights Accomplishments in Rural High-Speed Broadband Deployment Under American Broadband Initiative

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (June 25, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture joined its government partners to release a 

18 Jun 2020

Muscatine's Aaron Finn Helps Connect Iowa Winemakers with State's Grape Growers

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IA (June 18, 2020) — Winemaking is not yet a major Iowan enterprise, the Hawkeye State's slice of the industry comprising mostly small-scale producers and hobbyists — but they are dreaming big and hope to someday make vineyards and wineries an important part of Iowa's economy.

18 Jun 2020

Fruit TreeKeepers Class Series Set for July 1 and 15

By Patty Reisinger

MARION, IOWA (June 18, 2020) — Trees Forever is hosting a two-part fruit- and nut-tree training class for people who are interested in learning the basics of fruit- and nut-tree care. The Fruit TreeKeepers class is intended for people who want to grow their own backyard fruit and nuts or who want to learn how to take care of the many local fruit orchards that are sprouting up in towns across the Midwest.

17 Jun 2020

USDA Extends Farmers to Families Food Box Program Contracts for Some Vendors

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend the contracts of select vendors from the first round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

11 Jun 2020

QC Botanical Center Summer Programming And Activities Announced

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2020) — The Quad City Botanical Center announces new summer drop in programs, family activities, story times and day camps for kids.

10 Jun 2020

America’s Meatpacking Facilities Operating More Than 95% of Capacity Compared to 2019

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (June 10, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the safe reopening of critical infrastructure meatpacking facilities across the United States. As of this morning, across the cattle, swine, and broiler sectors, processing facilities are operating more than 95% of their average capacity compared to this time last year.

05 Jun 2020

Revised Protocols for Reopening The QC Botanical Center 06/06

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2020) — The Quad City Botanical Center is amending its reopening protocols released June 4 to enhance COVID-19 protection protocols.

AMENDMENTS

All guests are now REQUIRED to purchase same day tickets online to help the Botanical Center manage the number of guests in the gardens.

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