Next Generation

Luke Gran
Nxt Gen Coordinator
(515) 232.5661
ext. 308

Designed to help beginning farmer PFI members thrive and farm families transition their operation to the next generation. Our programs:

Next Generation farmers Chris Corbin
and Kim Smith in Ames, IA.

The Dahl's harvest near Rolfe, IA.

Next Generation coordinator showing
the working world of worm composting.

Facilitate farmer communication with online events like our "Farminar" Series and in-person workshops, field days and the annual Next Generation Retreat.

Provide access to a diverse farm network

Match on-farm mentors and apprentices

Focus entreprenuer vision, values, mission, goals and objectives

Strengthen beginning farmer business, marketing, and production planning.

Help acquire land - linking landowners with beginning farmers

Subsidize consultations with the Beginning Farmer Center

Support the future generation - we sponsor and organize an overnight youth summer camp (ages 7-12)

Supply curricula for sustainable ag education for elementary and high school students

This program has benefited from funds and support provided by:

The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

The Wallace Genetic Foundation

And individual donors of Practical Farmers of Iowa www.practicalfarmers.org/donate

Check out our Next Generation Photos!