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We help farmers connect to share their knowledge and expand their networks so that, together, we can build stronger farms that benefit our communities and the environment.

the Practical Farmer Magazine Winter 2025 Edition

Latest from PFI

Explore videos, articles, research and stories about building sustainable agriculture and resilient farms. 

Research Reports

Explore the latest research reports from PFI, featuring farmer-led, on-farm research across field crops, horticulture, livestock and more.
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Research Reports
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Research Reports
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Research Reports

Our Impact

Each year, Practical Farmers of Iowa supports farmers through learning, research and connection. These numbers reflect the reach and impact of farmer-led work across Iowa and beyond.
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event attendees in 2025
Farmers and supporters engaged in field days, workshops, virtual events and more. 
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on-farm research trials
In 2025, 107 PFI farmers designed and led 185 trials to test real-world solutions on their own farms. 
$0M
to support farmers
PFI farmers received direct support for participating in cost-shares, hosting events, conducting on-farm research and serving as mentors.

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Conferences

Midwest Meat Summit

June 17th-18th, 2026
Southwest Prairie Trail Parkway, 1055, Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States
Field Days

Managing Manure and Livestock To Reduce Row Crop Inputs + Ryelage Demo

Monday, June 1st, 2026
Highland Road, 56393, Atlantic, Iowa, 50022, United States
Field Days

Twin Row Cover Crops: Customizing Equipment, Reducing Inputs and Building Soil Health

Thursday, June 4th, 2026
370th Avenue, 28270, Monroe, Nebraska, 68647, United States
Field Days

Watershed Mitigation Farm: Growing Food and Community, Protecting Water and Wildlife

Friday, June 5th, 2026
Northwest 94th Avenue, 3989, Polk City, Iowa, 50226, United States
Field Days

Hydroponic Leafy Greens With Lee's Greens

Friday, June 5th, 2026
Lincoln Highway, 66296, Nevada, Iowa, 50201, United States
Field Days

From Low Diversity to Thriving Habitat: Prairie for People and Wildlife

Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
160th Street, 70036, Zearing, Iowa, 50278, United States
Field Days

Small Space, Big Impact: Growing Flowers and Community on a Small Farm

Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
130th Avenue, 27387, Donahue, Iowa, 52746, United States
Field Days

Hands-On Machine Maintenance

Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Castalia, Iowa, 52133, United States
Field Days

Diversifying a Row Crop Farm With Winter Camelina, Oats, Sunflowers and Cover Crops

Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
880th Avenue, 22238, Minnesota, 56007, United States
Conferences

Midwest Meat Summit

June 17th-18th, 2026
Southwest Prairie Trail Parkway, 1055, Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States

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