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Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Join us!

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Join Ron, Denise and Michael Mardesen on July 22 in Elliott, Iowa, from 10 a.m. to noon for an exciting field day on pastured farrowing. RSVP:
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Our next small grains shared learning call is this Friday, July 11, from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom! . RSVP:
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Calling all farmers near Monroe City, Missouri! Join Kody and Dahrea Karr for their PFI field day on July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. RSVP:
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Come learn about fitting cover crops into your operation with farmer Ryan Wolf in Keosauqua, Iowa, on July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP:
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John and Halee Wepking own Meadowlark Organics and Meadowlark Community Mill and are connecting the dots from field to flour. Attend their field day July 10 in Ridgeway, Wisconsin, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. RSVP:
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What does it look like to grow up to 60 acres of melons and pumpkins – and another 30 acres of sweet corn? . Come find out on July 10 in Conesville, Iowa, from 10 a.m. to noon with Jordan Lyon and Rich and Irene Buser at Buser's Produce. RSVP today:
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PFI is hiring a senior member engagement assistant to support our farm viability department as it continues to grow and serve more farmers and landowners. Apply:
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Registration is open for our virtual cover crop workshop on August 5. This virtual workshop offers an afternoon of sessions for farmers who are currently using cover crops in their farm practices, as well as those considering it. Register now:
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In our new blog, Hannah Bernhardt shares how she's using bale grazing to support her animals and build soil health. Read the full blog:
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14 days
Jason and Sarah Russell are growing corn, soybeans, rye and diverse forage mixes, and raise cattle, sheep and pigs. On July 7 4 to 6 p.m. they are hosting a field day. RSVP:
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14 days
PFI is hiring! We are currently starting our search for our farm systems coordinator. Apply today:
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Practical Farmers
15 days
Join farmer Wayne Braun in Durant, Iowa, for this field day on July 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Wayne farms corn, soybeans, sudangrass and a cow herd. Attend the field day to hear how Wayne's management practices have evolved over 20 years of cover cropping:
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Small-grain farmers Tom Cumming, Andy Hazzard and Michael Dolan are all doing something different on their farms. Read more about these farmers in our spring magazine article:
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Practical Farmers
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Adam Ledvina, who raises Kiko goats on pasture, was curious if the age of weaning his goats had an effect on kid weights or average daily gains. Review his results:
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Practical Farmers
20 days
Join Nick Sennert, Jessob Steffen and Neil Krummen at their field day in Linn Grove, Iowa, on June 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn from their partnership and how working collaboratively builds resilience on their farms. RSVP:
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Practical Farmers
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On June 26 in Holland, Iowa, from noon to 3 p.m., Fred and Vicki Abels are hosting a field day on protecting soil, water and wildlife. RSVP today:
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Practical Farmers
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In Altura, Minnesota, Eric Heins is bringing cattle and all their benefits, back to his land. Join his field day on June 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. to see how Eric uses Normande-shorthorn crosses in various grazing situations. RSVP today:
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On June 24 in Boone, Iowa, from 9 to 11 a.m., join Jeremy Gustafson to learn about cover crops for corn, soybeans and pumpkins. At this field day, Jeremy will show his planter setup and how his practices benefit all three of his crops. RSVP today:
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Practical Farmers
26 days
PFI's Cover Crop Business Accelerator is accepting applications! . When you sign up for the program, you'll receive business growth consulting, technical support, capital investment funds and incentive payments for custom seeding and seed production.
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PFI and the ​Urban School Food Alliance​ are teaming up to offer ​a webinar​ to support local producers by introducing them to the intricacies and possibilities of the school food marketplace. Register now for this webinar on June 30:
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