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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.

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Field Day - Underneath the Canopy: Exploring Interseeding, Cover Crop Mixes and Soil Health

September 6, 2025

Quincy, IL

David Dedert farms with his father, Dean, raising corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle and sheep near Quincy, Illinois. Part of their operation includes being farm operators at Twin Mill Farm, a 90-acre family farm that has been in the Mittelberg family for over 100 years. The farm has undergone a variety of transitions over time, from raising beef cattle to hogs – and now, solely growing row crops. The Dederts work alongside landowner Aleen Mittelberg and farm manager Mike Rice as they transition the land toward regenerative management using no-till and cover crops.

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Sep 6

Field Day - Underneath the Canopy: Exploring Interseeding, Cover Crop Mixes and Soil Health

Quincy, IL
Sep 9

Field Day - Organic Management Strategies for Flourishing Fields and Nutritious Crops

Garwin, IA
Sep 10

Field Day - Partnering To Graze Cover Crops and Improve Soil Health

Sanborn, IA
Sep 11

Field Day - Integrating Wildlife and Agriculture

Redfield, IA
Sep 6

Field Day - Underneath the Canopy: Exploring Interseeding, Cover Crop Mixes and Soil Health

Quincy, IL
Sep 9

Field Day - Organic Management Strategies for Flourishing Fields and Nutritious Crops

Garwin, IA
Sep 10

Field Day - Partnering To Graze Cover Crops and Improve Soil Health

Sanborn, IA
Sep 11

Field Day - Integrating Wildlife and Agriculture

Redfield, IA

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Practical 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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