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Our Mission

Equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities.

Attend the Midwest Covers and Grains Conference

Join us on March 5, 2025 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, for the Midwest Covers and Grains Conference. This conference brings together experienced practitioners, as well as those looking to add small grains and cover crops to their operation for the first time, to promote successful farming using extended rotations and cover crops with or without livestock.

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 22

Field Day: Cover Crop 101: Basics of Management, Profitability and Practicality of Crop Use

New Liberty, IA
Jan 28

Commercial Apple Growers Workshop

Cumming, IA
Jan 28

Winter Webinar: Farmers and Food Hubs: A How-To Guide for Getting Started

Virtual
Jan 30

Horticulture Farmer Meet-Up

Decorah, IA

Join us for a winter webinar

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Apply for PFI cost-share programs

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Small grains shared learning calls

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Our Programs

Practical 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.

What our friends & partners say

“Breaking into farming is hard — and without support, impossible. Having the support of Practical Farmers of Iowa has enabled me to be a successful farmer.”

Kate Edwards

Iowa City, Iowa

“You guys are SO useful… even from 1,000 miles away.”

Ralph Gauer

Silver City, New Mexico

“Practical Farmers of Iowa is one of the most supportive organizations I have ever been a part of.”

Rory Van Wyk

Winterset, Iowa

“The annual summer forage trial was interesting because it is directly useful for the management of our farm operation and because this type of project has not been well researched yet.”

Dave Schmidt

Exira, Iowa

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