Sustainable Income & Crop Stacking Strategies
September 5 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.Looft Hall at Iowa Western
Council Bluffs Campus - Cost $30
The key to making the most of small acreage—or even a backyard—is stacking functions and income streams. This class dives into the concept of crop stacking: growing multiple crops in succession, combination, or shared space to maximize yield and efficiency. We’ll cover examples like pairing perennials with annuals, integrating mushrooms, using livestock for fertility, and creating overlapping harvest windows. You’ll learn how to design systems that produce continuously throughout the season while building soil health and reducing inputs. By the end, you’ll understand how to turn one growing space into multiple layers of productivity and income.
Contact: Megan Blakely
Phone: (712) 325-3256
Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Category: Educational
