A Conservation on Tap event will provide local farmers, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions.  Hosts at the event will include Ted Corrigan, CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works, Matt Helmers, Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director, and Mark Licht, Iowa State University Extension Cropping Systems Specialist. James Heckathorns, brewer at Lua Brewing, will also join in the conversations as to why water quality matters for brewing.

The event is presented by Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Des Moines Water Works and Conservation Learning Group. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event. To ensure adequate space and food, please RSVP by October 10 by calling 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu.

 “Our intent with this event is to help build community through encouraging farmers, landowners, and urban residents to talk 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, Iowa Learning Farms 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. We are looking forward to learning alongside everyone else who attends.”

The event is free and open to the public.