Another season of farmer-to-farmer learning is here! Nearly 60 farms across Iowa, as well as Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin, are opening their farm gates to share knowledge about small grains, orcharding, grazing, agritourism, weed control and more.
Susan and Rich Young own Lucky Star Farm, a 20-acre farm on the outskirts of Iowa City, Iowa. Since Iowa passed a law permitting raw milk, Susan has been selling raw goats’ milk directly to consumers. Come learn about Susan’s milking routine that keeps cleanliness and safety at the forefront. She’ll walk through procedures to manage health and hygiene on her farm, discuss cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and share how she tests samples in her affordable on-farm lab.
Field Day: Raw Milk: Easily and Safely
Iowa City, IA
Field Day: Stewarding Soil Through Relay Cropping Small Grains and Soybeans
Leon, IA
Field Day: Building Farm Resilience With Summer Annuals and Native Prairie
Monroe City, MO
Field Day: Time Management and Nitrogen Reduction for Cover Crop Success
Walnut, 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.
Kate Edwards
Iowa City, Iowa
Ralph Gauer
Silver City, New Mexico
Rory Van Wyk
Winterset, Iowa
Dave Schmidt
Exira, Iowa
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