Agricultural Workforce Development Programs in Iowa

Become a certified food safety leader with this nationally accredited ServSafe® course - ideal for managers and staff seeking compliance and career advancement in foodservice.

Meet FDA requirements and boost your farm’s food safety standards with Iowa State’s affordable, hands-on Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training and free on-farm readiness reviews.

Learn how to tackle herbicide resistance with this self-paced online course. Includes videos, activities, and tools to help farmers and agribusiness pros build long-term weed control strategies.

This online series offers monthly expert-led sessions on swine breeding and herd management, perfect for professionals working in pig production who want to improve efficiency and stay current with industry challenges.

Get certified in pork quality assurance with online or in-person training. Courses qualify for veterinary CEUs and help improve animal care and food safety.

Stay certified and safe with Iowa’s Pesticide Safety Education Program. Offers continuing instruction courses (CICs) and resources for safe pesticide use.

Build leadership skills to support local food systems. This course covers food system basics, facilitation, planning, and evaluation. Offered online or in person. Certificate awarded after completion.

Selling homemade food in Iowa? This online course teaches you the laws and food safety practices you need to know. Learn how to safely prepare, package, and sell your products. Certificate awarded upon completion.

Become a certified tree steward with this 6-week course. Learn tree ID, planting, care, pest management, and more through classroom and field labs.

Iowa State’s Food Systems Certifications help you build skills to support local food systems. Choose from Local Food Leader or Resilient Food Systems tracks. Learn strategic planning, leadership, and disaster preparedness. Ideal for educators, community leaders, and food system professionals.