Pasture-raised pigs at Turkey River Farm near Elkport. The pigs are one of several enterprises on the farm, operated by Natasha Hegmann and Pete Kerns with a focus on serving local customers in their rural area.
Join us for a farm transfer and succession workshop with Mike Downey of Next Gen Ag Advocates and Farm Financial Strategies, Inc. Mike will discuss the why and how of farmland transition, including farm leasing trends and how to communicate with family about your farmland transition. All workshops will include a meal and networking time and will conclude with some possible strategies and next step for farm transfer.
Farm Transfer Workshop
310 E. Washington Ave., Red Oak, IA 51566
Cover Crops for All: Thoughts on Machinery, Management and Grazing
2156 Snyder Ave. Rose Hill, IA 52586
Farm Transfer Workshop
Shirley Baker Commons, Luther College, Decorah, IA 52101
Farm Transfer Workshop
Cherokee Community Center Yacht Club, 606 Spring Lake Dr., Cherokee, IA 51012Practical 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
Rory Van Wyk
Winterset, Iowa
Ralph Gauer
Silver City, New Mexico
Dave Schmidt
Exira, Iowa
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