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Get ready for another season of farmer-to-farmer learning on PFI member farms!
Over 40 farms are opening their farm gates this year to share their knowledge on a range of agricultural topics.
Lifetime PFI members Mark and Melanie Peterson farm about 500 acres of corn and soybeans at Bent Gate Farm near Stanton, Iowa, and are among PFI’s top cover crop champions. Mark is a past board president of PFI and served on PFI’s board of directors for nine years. Mark and Melanie are in the process of renting and transferring some of their acres to their son, Monroe, as he expands his hay business. Come and discuss cover crop successes, challenges, bright ideas and what we can leave for the next generation.
Aerially Seeding Cover Crops, Talking Farm Transfer and Cooperators’ Program Research
Bent Gate Farm, 2311 N Ave., Stanton, IA 51573
El Ciclo de una Operacion Avicola: limpiando, huevos, y empacando huevos
Solon, IA
Mushroom Cultivation, Marketing and Tasting
Flavor Country Farm, 27124 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542
Milling and Marketing Small Grains Through Multiple Channels
Early Morning Harvest, 2425 Willow Avenue, Panora, IA 50216Practical 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
Ralph Gauer
Silver City, New Mexico
Rory Van Wyk
Winterset, Iowa
Dave Schmidt
Exira, Iowa
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