Savings Incentive Program Class of 2023
Join us in getting to know the Savings Incentive Program of 2023!
The Savings Incentive Program is a two-year program that pairs beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmer mentors; provides targeted learning and peer networking opportunities; and offers business planning support and guidance. This year we are welcoming nine farmers from across the state of Iowa. They come with a variety of farm businesses ranging from vegetables to direct-marketed meat and wool. Three farmers are joining from the Global Greens Incubator Farm program run by Lutheran Services in Iowa.
Throughout the program, participants will invest up to $2,400 into their farm savings account. In these two years, they will be working to build their network through farmer-led events and mentoring opportunities. When they leave the program, they will have a business plan to help guide their farm business decisions. After successfully completing the program, Practical Farmers of Iowa matches their savings dollar for dollar, up to $2,400, to use toward the purchase of a farm asset.
Emma Barber and Jeremy Willhelm
Springville, Iowa
Emery Davis
Solon, Iowa
Minani Esta and Renovat D.
Des Moines, Iowa
Hakizimana Francois and Niyonzima Roza
Des Moines, Iowa
Read about Hakizimana and Niyonzima
Phenias Ndiho and Scholastica Nilingymana
Des Moines, Iowa
Read about Phenias and Scholastica
Stennie Nelson
Turin, Iowa
Amanda and Knute Severson
Clarion, Iowa
Steve Strasheim
Mitchell, Iowa
Laura Tidrick
Clear Lake, Iowa
Questions about the Savings Incentive Program? Contact Greg Padget at greg@practicalfarmers.org of call the office at (515) 232-5661.