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Armstrong Research Farm, managed by Iowa State University, serves as a hub for agricultural research and education in southwest Iowa. Established in 1990 through a donation by Gail and Glendale Armstrong, the farm supports studies in row crops, forage management, livestock production, and horticulture. It features a cattle-feeding research unit and hosts public field days and tours. Part of ISU’s 16,000-acre research network, the farm advances agricultural innovation and regional partnerships.
Established in 1990 by the Wallace Foundation with a 40-acre donation from Gail and Glendale Armstrong, Armstrong Research Farm operates as a satellite of the Neely-Kinyon Research and Demonstration Farm. It is part of Iowa State University’s broader network of research farms, which manage approximately 16,000 acres across 20 Iowa counties. The farm’s history is tied to ISU’s founding as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm in 1869, reflecting a legacy of agricultural education and research.
The farm focuses on agricultural research, livestock management, and crop production, utilizing loess soils on gently to strongly sloping areas. It supports studies in row crops, forage management, and horticultural crops like vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Facilities include a cattle-feeding research unit, hoop barns, and the Wallace Learning Center, which serves as a rural small-business incubator. Research spans pest control, soil science, and ecological studies involving honeybees, wasps, and tree swallows.
Armstrong Research Farm hosts public field days and educational programs, offering opportunities to engage with agricultural research. The farm collaborates with local partners and supports ISU’s teaching, research, and extension programs. Its 235-acre Horticulture Research Station includes apple orchards, vineyards, and turfgrass research, alongside facilities like cold storage, laboratories, and an apple-sorting room.
Visitors are welcome, though advance contact is encouraged for tours. Field days provide organized programs for the public, and unannounced visitors should call the farm office or superintendent. The farm is located three miles north of Ames on Hwy 69, turning east on 170th St. about 1.5 miles. Directions and contact information are available on the ISU Farms website.
As part of ISU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the farm supports land-grant mission work in research, teaching, and extension. It partners with the Committee for Agricultural Development (CAD), a nonprofit affiliated with ISU, to address farmland issues in Story and Boone counties. Research and demonstration projects focus on sustainable practices, soil management, and agricultural innovation.
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