Publications

the Practical Farmer: Autumn 2025

In this issue

July 16, 2025
Articles

2025 PFI Field Day Season

Join us at a field day Field days remain a foundation of PFI's mission to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities. We invite…

November 07, 2025
Articles

Making a Meal of Memories

LaVon and Craig Griffieon share stories and lessons from their years of raising turkeys Three generations will gather around the Griffieon family's Thanksgiving table this…

November 07, 2025
Articles

Changing Course

Since returning to the family farm, Natasha Wilson and her family have been taking careful steps to shift the farm's focus so multiple generations can…

November 07, 2025
Articles

Paving the Way

Matt Johnson and Tiffiny Clifton build community around food and access for all in the greater Omaha area. Long Walk Farm owners Matt Johnson and…

November 07, 2025
Articles

New Policy Area for PFI

PFI can now advocate for local and regional food system programs In April, PFI's board of directors approved a new policy area for Practical Farmers…

November 07, 2025
Articles

Sharing Values, Exchanging Ideas

Two generations of the Pelzer family share values and ideas across the years as they steward their farm for the future When Mary and Jim…

November 07, 2025
Articles

Mapping a Path to Conservation

Partnering with Pheasants Forever and her farm manager is helping Diane Horn shift the direction of her family farmland Diane Horn lives in Seattle, Washington,…