Do you grow cover crops or small grains? Check out our 2022 Cost-Share programs today!
Practical Farmers is in its seventh year offering cost-share and technical assistance for those who are seeding fall cover crops.
You can receive $10 per acre on up to 200 acres or 10% of your farmed acres (whichever is larger) and $5 per acre on everything above that. There are no requirements on the species or seeding method used.
Hear from Keith Gorham as he shares his experiences growing and feeding small grains to his livestock. Keith and his family have been farming regeneratively since 2016 and in the fall of 2016 they started growing small grains like wheat, rye and triticale for on-farm use. They raise cattle, pigs and some hobby goats and chickens. They also plant diverse cover crop mixes that the cattle graze in the fall and spring. Learn more about Keith’s operation and how he uses small grains as feed for his cattle and pigs.
Feeding Small Grains to Livestock - Small Grains Shared Learning Call
2023 PFI Annual Conference
Sheman BuildingPractical 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.
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