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Equipping farmers to build resilient farms.

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

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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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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. 
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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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Field Days

Protected: Boosting a Farm’s Resiliency Through Cover Crops and Crop Rotations 

Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Jj Avenue, 1798, Marengo, Iowa, 52301, United States
Webinars

Webinar: A Model for Farmland Transition: Farmland Commons Part 6 - Engaging Community

Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Webinars

Webinar: Session 3 - Effective Weed Control Methods

Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Webinars

Webinar: Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands

Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Conferences

2026 Annual Conference

Saturday, January 10th, 2026
5th Avenue, 833, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, United States
Workshops

2026 Beginning Farmers Retreat

Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Workshops

2026 Commercial Apple Growers Workshop

Thursday, February 19th, 2026
East State Street, 214, Jefferson, Iowa, 50129, United States

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