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Sep 30, 2022

Field day will explore conversion of row crop ground to diverse silvopasture system – Oct. 8, near Clemons

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Sep 22, 2022

The “Why” of Winter Barley, Plus 4 Tips on Winter Barley Double Cropping

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Sep 16, 2022

Global Greens Farm field day will explore urban farming, growing cultural vegetables – Sept. 25, in West Des Moines

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Sep 12, 2022

Applications are open for PFI’s Savings Incentive Program and new Farm Business Coaching program

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Sep 8, 2022

Journey of a Beginning Farmer

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Sep 7, 2022

Pheasant Run Farm field day will explore role of insurance in derecho recovery – Sept. 18, near Van Horne

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Sep 7, 2022

Cannon Family Farm field day will explore cover crop on-farm research results – Sept. 14, near Prairie City

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Sep 2, 2022

Free gathering at Iowa Arboretum will feature Angela Tedesco’s new book about her pioneering CSA farm – Sept. 11, near Madrid

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Sep 1, 2022

Field day will explore cover crop grazing and drone seeding – Sept. 9, near Bloomfield

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Aug 31, 2022

Back to the Farm

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Aug 31, 2022

Sustainability to Benefit Farms and the Future

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Aug 25, 2022

What Do Practical Farmers of Iowa Farmers Have in Common? Commitment, Context, Carbon and Community

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On-Farm Podcast

Each week staff member Nick Ohde talks with farmers about the issues most relevant to the farming community.

Ep Episode 022 On-Farm, Episode 022: Jorgen Rose

Ep Episode 021 On-Farm, Episode 021: Adam Janke

Ep Episode 020 On-Farm, Episode 020: John Rock

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Podcasts are also available on Google Play Music, iTunes, and Stitcher.

Videos

Explore our video library to learn more about us and the farmer members who are the heart of our organization.

Dec 3, 2021

2021 Cover Crop Boot Camp

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Nov 1, 2021

Precision Conservation - Bringing Back the Edges

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Nov 1, 2021

Beneficial Insects - Bringing Back the Edges

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All videos are also available on the Practical Farmers of Iowa YouTube channel.

Farminars

Farminars are Practical Farmers' version of a webinar. These 90-minute online seminars are free and produced to help farmers learn about business and production issues that matter to them from the convenience of their homes.

Farminars are typically held Tuesdays from 7–8:30 p.m. CST from November to March.

Apr 6 Pesticide Drift: What to know

Mar 30 Working Lands Conservation Programs: Resources & Strategies for Success

Mar 23 Online Marketing for Pastured Products

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