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Equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities.

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Fairfield, IA

Francis Thicke’s dairy herd enjoys a lush, new pasture for evening grazing shortly after milking.

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PFI Office Closed

July 3, 2020

Jul 3

PFI Office Closed

Jul 3

Virtual Field Day: Integrating Sheep and Vegetables at Sundog Farm – Celebrating 25 Years of Local Harvest CSA (2/3)

Jul 8

Virtual Cover Crop Boot Camp

Jul 10

Small Grains Shared Learning Call: Summer Annual Silage

Jul 3

PFI Office Closed

Jul 3

Virtual Field Day: Integrating Sheep and Vegetables at Sundog Farm – Celebrating 25 Years of Local Harvest CSA (2/3)

Jul 8

Virtual Cover Crop Boot Camp

Jul 10

Small Grains Shared Learning Call: Summer Annual Silage

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Jul 2
Working Towards Farm Succession - Virtual Field Day
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Jul 2
Using Conservation to Improve Farm Profitability – 60-Inch-Row Corn + Interseeded Cover Crops - Virtual Field Day
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Jul 2
Approaching Oats as a Cash Crop - Virtual Field Day
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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.

Cover Crops Horticulture
Beginning Farmers Livestock
Farmland On-Farm Research
Field Crops Policy

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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