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Our Mission

Equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities.

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Nearly 60 farms in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin are opening their farm gates for another season of farmer-to-farmer learning.

Learn about a range of topics, from dairy grazing to poultry processing, developing infrastructure to diversifying operations, adding habitat to reducing inputs and more.

Field days are free and open to everyone.

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Upcoming Events

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Nov 21

Field Day: A Farmer’s Soil Health Journey: No-Till Cover Crop Synergies

Plainfield, IA 50666
Dec 4

Field Day: Reading Between the Aggregates: What Your Soil Can Tell You About Farm Management

Hopkinton, IA
Dec 6

Small Grains Shared Learning Call: Growing and Marketing Diverse Grains

Zoom
Dec 14

Field Crop Farmer Meet-Up

Decorah, IA

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Small grains shared learning calls

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Our Programs

Practical Farmers of Iowa works to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Our values include: welcoming everyone; farmers leading the exchange of experience and knowledge; curiosity, creativity, collaboration and community; resilient farms now and for future generations; and stewardship of land and resources. Our programs are guided by the interests and priorities of our members.

What our friends & partners say

“Breaking into farming is hard — and without support, impossible. Having the support of Practical Farmers of Iowa has enabled me to be a successful farmer.”

Kate Edwards

Iowa City, Iowa

“You guys are SO useful… even from 1,000 miles away.”

Ralph Gauer

Silver City, New Mexico

“Practical Farmers of Iowa is one of the most supportive organizations I have ever been a part of.”

Rory Van Wyk

Winterset, Iowa

“The annual summer forage trial was interesting because it is directly useful for the management of our farm operation and because this type of project has not been well researched yet.”

Dave Schmidt

Exira, Iowa

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