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.
Since buying their farm 15 years ago, Jeff and Nancy Pudenz have worked hard to create large-scale conservation areas. To broaden their impact, they’ve established several Conservation Reserve Program plantings and enrolled other land in the Forest Reserve Program. Join Jeff and Nancy as they discuss the unique environment and plant life associated with a fen. You’ll learn how they’ve sought to improve water quality by creating oxbows, 12 acres of CRP and 125 acres of mature woodland.
Field Day: Owls, Oxbows and Oaks: Water Quality, Wildlife and Habitat Restoration on a Central Iowa Farm
Churdan, IA
Field Day: Farming for Bushels, Bees and Birds: Profitably Integrating Cropland and Habitat
Cylinder, IA
Field Day: Transitioning Lango Dairy To the Next Generation
Hopkinton, IA
Field Day: Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
Ames, IAPractical 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.
Kate Edwards
Iowa City, Iowa
Ralph Gauer
Silver City, New Mexico
Rory Van Wyk
Winterset, Iowa
Dave Schmidt
Exira, Iowa
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