Leave your legacy on the future of farming by including Practical Farmers of Iowa in your farm transfer or estate plans. Your gift will provide farmers with the resources and support they need to build resilient farms and communities for generations to come.  

Gifts of Land and Real Estate

PFI was built on the principle that farmers are the experts. Since 1985, we have  equipped them with the knowledge and support to make their own decisions. With that concept in mind, our focus in accepting land donations will be on transferring autonomy, ownership or both to farmers, who will steward the land for future generations.  

Because each land donation and landowner's legacy and goals are unique, we will evaluate each opportunity individually. While we may hold some land long-term, our focus will be on creating innovative ways to transfer land ownership to farmers whose values are in line with PFI's values. 

In Your Will

  • Specific amount: “I give to Practical Farmers of Iowa (Practical Farmers), located in Ames, Iowa, the sum of $___ to be used by Practical Farmers wherever the need is greatest.”
  • Property: “I give to Practical Farmers of Iowa (Practical Farmers), located in Ames, Iowa, all of my right, title, and interest in the following described real estate [enter legal description of land] to be used by Practical Farmers wherever the need is greatest.”
  • Portion of estate: “I give to Practical Farmers of Iowa (Practical Farmers), located in Ames, Iowa, _% of my estate to be used by Practical Farmers wherever the need is greatest.”
  • Residual estate (after other gifts are made): “I give to Practical Farmers of Iowa (Practical Farmers), located in Ames, Iowa, the rest and residue of my estate to be used by Practical Farmers wherever the need is greatest.”

You can direct your legacy gift “wherever the need is greatest” or direct it to the Practical Farmers endowment or for another specific purpose. Please contact Development Director Terri Speirs to ensure that we understand your intentions for the future use of your gift.

Beneficiary Designation

  • IRA or 401(k) plan: Contact your plan administrator for a “change of beneficiary” form.
  • Life insurance: Contact your insurance agent to request a “change of beneficiary” form.
  • Bank account or CD: Contact your bank or credit union for the proper form to set up a “payable on death” designation for Practical Farmers of Iowa on a savings account, checking account or certificates of deposit.

Please contact Executive Director Terri Speirs or call for more information.