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ISU Agriculture runner-up at 2025 NACTA student judging competitions, hosting the 2026 event
The NACTA (North America Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) Judging Conference was held in Canyon, Texas this year and provided undergraduate students from across the country judging opportunities in a wide array of fields.
Vertical Farm at ISU
The Vertical Farm at ISU will use a repurposed shipping container with an enclosed, controlled environment for growing plants year-round.
University Farm Compost
Loading compost Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $40 per ton / $25 for smaller loads. No appointment necessary.
Loading by tall blue silos Contact - Jason Lindbom, Farm Manager at (309) 438-0288.
There is a call list on the front door of the main office if Jason is unavailable.