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Another season of farmer-to-farmer learning is here! Nearly 60 farms across Iowa, as well as Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin, are opening their farm gates to share knowledge about small grains, orcharding, grazing, agritourism, weed control and more.
Jason and Sarah Russell farm near Monticello, Iowa, where the family farming roots trace back to the Civil War era. There, they grow corn, soy, rye and diverse forage mixes, and raise cattle, sheep and pigs. They have been using cover crops and no-till since 2010, and use renewable energy with their hog operation. Come learn about the new crops Jason is trying, including camelina and canola, in addition to his work on relay-cropping rye and wheat. Jason will also discuss his sustainable hog production, using hog manure as a fertility source and overall nutrient management while increasing yields.
Researching Relay Crops and Nutrient Management + Renewable Energy With Hog Production
Monticello, IA
Melon Production and Marketing at Scale
Conesville, IA
From Field to Flour: Growing, Milling and Marketing Food-Grade Grains
Ridgeway, WI
Shared Learning Call: Grazing a Summer Cover Crop Mix Following Small Grains
VirtualPractical 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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Silver City, New Mexico
Rory Van Wyk
Winterset, Iowa
Dave Schmidt
Exira, Iowa
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