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    2027 Annual Conference

    January 8th-9th, 2027
    Conferences

    Since our founding, the annual conference has been a keystone…

    Iowa Farmers of Color Conference

    Saturday, November 21st, 2026
    Conferences

    You are invited to the 2026 Iowa Farmers of Color Conference,…

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    Cost-Share for Extended Rotations

    Extended crop rotations enhance soil quality and provide a pathway…

    Extended crop rotations enhance soil quality and provide a pathway to reduce reliance on synthetic inputs.

    Cover Crop Cost-Share

    Seeding fall cover crops? Our cost-share program can help you…

    Eligible farmers can receive up to $15 per acre with no acre cap.
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    2025 Annual Report

    May 28, 2026
    Other

    This annual report shares a broad summary of Practical Farmers’…

    the Practical Farmer: Spring 2026

    Jun 16, 2026
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    Farmers Can Apply for PFI Program That Helps Cover Crops Pencil Out

    Aug 13, 2026
    News

    Contact: Elizabeth Wilhelm | Senior Media Relations Coordinator | (515)…

    Program helps farmers save on fertilizer while protecting water quality

    Aug 06, 2026
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    Contact: Elizabeth Wilhelm | Senior Media Relations Coordinator | (515)…

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