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This year’s schedule includes three pre-conference short courses, 60-plus farmer-led sessions on a wide variety of agricultural topics, 80-plus exhibitors, locally sourced meals and a spirit of curiosity and community.
Ross McCaw farms corn, soybeans, and cereal rye near Marengo, IA and he also owns and operates a cover crop seed business. During this shared learning call, hear from Ross about raising a cereal rye crop from fall planting to spring management to harvest. Attend this call to learn more and ask questions about Ross’s rye production practices.
Shared Learning Call: Cereal Rye Growth and Management
Zoom2024 Annual Conference
833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IAPractical 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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Iowa City, Iowa
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Winterset, Iowa
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Exira, Iowa
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