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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.
Michael Vittetoe farms with his family near Washington, Iowa, where they grow corn, soybeans, cereal rye, hogs and cattle. At this field day, you’ll get a closer look at how the Vittetoes use no-till, strip-till, cover crops, soil balancing and nutrition management on their corn and soybean acres. Michael will also walk us out to a field of soybeans in crimped, twin-row cereal rye and showcase the seeding and rolling equipment used.
Field Day: Advanced Cover Crop and Nutrition Management
Washington, IA
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Marion, 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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