The Savings Incentive Program Class of 2024

At Practical Farmers, we know that having access to mentors and peers is key to success as a new farmer. For more than 12 years, our Savings Incentive Program has helped by pairing beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmer mentors, learning and peer networking opportunities and business planning support to help them be successful. Over the course of two years, the SIP Class of 2024 will focus on business planning, building their network and investing capital as they start their farming journeys. During their time in the program, participants will invest up to $2,400 into their farm savings account. 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. New this year, we're also excited to offer additional funds to five farmers of color. Please give our our Savings Incentive Program Class of 2024 a warm welcome - we can't wait to see what you do!

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Maja Black

Sundog Farm & Local Harvest CSA Solon, IA Meet Maja    

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DaQuan Campbell

We Arose Co-op Waterloo, IA Meet DaQuan    

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Jenna & Adam Cook

Clovergold Flower Farm Waterloo, IA Meet Jenna and Adam    

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Rose Danaher

Amana, IA Meet Rose      

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Elana Gingerich

East Holbrook Chestnut Grove Parnell, IA Meet Elana  

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Mari Hunt Wassink

Black Earth Gardens Cedar Rapids, IA Meet Mari    

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Yvette Irakoze

West Des Moines, IA Meet Yvette      

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Kevin & Kendra Martin

Holdfast Farmstead Mount Ayr, IA Meet Kevin and Kendra    

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Ashley & Zachary Wenke

Pleasant Grove Homestead Montezuma, IA Meet Ashley and Zachary      

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Carlos Williams

Williams Top Soil Solon, IA Meet Carlos      

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Carly & Ethan Zierke

Sweet Season Farm Decorah, IA Meet Carly and Ethan