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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.
Emily and Nathan Paulsen have overseen significant development at Brun Ko Farm in southwest Iowa. They’ve repurposed a hog barn into a packing shed, added a high tunnel to extend their vegetable season and installed additional waterlines to better use their pastures – and they have done so by using diverse funding sources. This infrastructure also positions the farm for future growth, including increasing their broiler and vegetable production and preparing for GAP certification. Join us to learn how they have enhanced their farm’s infrastructure to increase their revenue.
Field Day: Developing Infrastructure on a Diversified Farm One Project at a Time at Brun Ko Farm
Astoria, IL
Field Day: Sheep, Dogs and Sheepdogs
Washington, IA
Días de Campo: El Ciclo de una Operacion Caprina
Tama, IA
Starting Out and Building Up With Pigs
Luzerne, IAPractical 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.
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Silver City, New Mexico
Rory Van Wyk
Winterset, Iowa
Dave Schmidt
Exira, Iowa
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