Annual Conference Multimedia

Unable to attend Practical Farmers’ annual conference? Or did you attend but need a second look? Discover what you missed by watching videos of key sessions and presentations.


Video

2019

Short course: Silvopasture

Short course: Commercial Apple Orcharding

Slides from each session

YearSessionPresenterTitleTypeDownload
2021Assess and Plan for Success: Uplifting Farm and Food Enterprises / Evaluar y Planificar Para el Éxito: Mejorar las Empresas Agrícolas y Alimentarias Victor Oyervides, Berenice and Daisy ValderrabanoAssess and Plan for Success: Uplifting Farm and Food Enterprises / Evaluar y Planificar Para el Éxito: Mejorar las Empresas Agrícolas y Alimentarias SlidesPDF
2021Carbon Markets: Exploring the Realities and Asking the Right QuestionsCristel Zoebisch and Michelle WanderCarbon Markets: Exploring the Realities and Asking the Right QuestionsSlidesPDF
2021Community-Engaged Seed Keeping of the African DiasporaTy HolmbergCommunity-Engaged Seed Keeping of the African DiasporaSlidesPDF
2021 Conceptualizing Large-Scale Livestock and Perennial Plant Integration Adam Janke and Omar de Kok-Mercado Conceptualizing Large-Scale Livestock and Perennial Plant Integration SlidesPDF
2021Conservation & Collaboration Chris Henning, Carole Reichardt, Clark Porter, Maggie McQuown, and Lee TesdellConservation & Collaboration SlidesPDF
2021Two for One: Cover Crop Seeding Equipment to Save PassesRay McCormick, Ryan Corrie, and Max PittTwo for One: Cover Crop Seeding Equipment to Save PassesSlidesPDF
2021Developing a Pasture-Raised, Iowa-Based Meat CompanyCaleb Baker, Wendy Johnson, Nick Wallace and Matt LeRouxDeveloping a Pasture-Raised, Iowa-Based Meat CompanySlidesPDF
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2021Diversifying Farms With Integrated AgroforestryJonathan Hendricks, Jacob Marty and Jacob GraceDiversifying Farms With Integrated AgroforestrySlidesPDF
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2021Facilitating Farm Transition With the Sustainable Iowa Land TrustAdrian White, Will Lorentzen, Lyle Luzum and Joseph KlingelhutzFacilitating Farm Transition With the Sustainable Iowa Land TrustSlidesPDF
2021A Fresh Vision for Ecker's Apple FarmJess Ecker and Sarah Ecker-FosterA Fresh Vision for Ecker's Apple FarmSlidesPDF
2021Getting Creative in Order to Integrate Crops and Cattle Bronson Allred and Zak KennedyGetting Creative in Order to Integrate Crops and Cattle SlidesPDF
2021Growing the Next Generation of Farmers Through Grazing Cover Crops Robert JewellGrowing the Next Generation of Farmers Through Grazing Cover Crops SlidesPDF
2021Increase Income through DiversificationLisa KiviristIncrease Income through DiversificationSlidesPDF
2021Insuring Specialty Crop Production Ann Franzenburg and Emma JohnsonInsuring Specialty Crop Production SlidesPDF
2021Interseeding Covers: Weed Management Considerations in Narrow- and Wide-Row CornJohn WallaceInterseeding Covers: Weed Management Considerations in Narrow- and Wide-Row CornSlidesPDF
2021Iowa's Diverse Farming History - Sac and Fox TribeJohnathan BuffaloIowa's Diverse Farming History - Sac and Fox TribeSlidesPDF
2021Land Ownership Legal StructuresKitt TovarLand Ownership Legal StructuresSlidesPDF
2021What is popcorn?Jim FitkinWhat is popcorn?SlidesPDF
2021Nitrogen Management With Cover CropsEileen KladivkoNitrogen Management With Cover CropsSlidesPDF
2021Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments: Agronomics and Environmental ImpactsMatt O'Neal and Dick SloanNeonicotinoid Seed Treatments: Agronomics and Environmental ImpactsSlidesPDF
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2021Choosing the Right Oat Varieties – Breeding to BuyingMelanie Caffe, Mac Ehrhardt and Chad IngelsChoosing the Right Oat Varieties – Breeding to BuyingSlidesPDF (Caffe)
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2021Using Precision Ag to Find Opportunities for Wildlife HabitatJoshua DivanUsing Precision Ag to Find Opportunities for Wildlife HabitatSlidesPDF
2021REKO Rings: A Direct-Market Model from ScandinaviaRebekka BondREKO Rings: A Direct-Market Model from ScandinaviaSlidesPDF
2021Relay-cropping Rye and SoybeansAlec Amundson and Michael VittetoeRelay-cropping Rye and SoybeansSlidesPDF
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2021Rethinking Farmland Leasing: Payment Structures and Conservation Provisions Mike DowneyRethinking Farmland Leasing: Payment Structures and Conservation Provisions SlidesPDF
2021Start Shepherding from ScratchHannah BernhardtStart Shepherding from ScratchSlidesPDF
2021Stock Cropping: Raising Crops and Livestock Simultaneously in the Same Field Zack SmithStock Cropping: Raising Crops and Livestock Simultaneously in the Same Field SlidesPDF
2021Tools for Accessing LandCelize Christy and Michael ParkerTools for Accessing LandSlidesPDF
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2021Annual Business MeetingSally WorleyAnnual Business MeetingSlidesPDF
2020Broccoli ProductionAbby BensonBroccoli ProductionSlidesPDF 36 MB
2020Broccoli ProductionAjay NairBroccoli ProductionSlidesPDF 41 MB
2020Mission-Driven MeatJennifer CurtisMission-Driven MeatSlidesPDF 20 MB
2020Integrating Poultry Into Perennial SystemsWilber De La RosaIntegrating Poultry Into Perennial SystemsSlidesPDF 31 MB
2020Growing Crops 365 Days a YearLoran SteinlageGrowing Crops 365 Days a YearSlidesPart 1 PDF 38 MB
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2020Farming in a Collaborative SystemFaith Gilbert & Hannah BreckbillFarming in a Collaborative SystemSlidesPDF 5 MB
2020Financial Management 101 & 102Faith GilbertFinancial Management 101 & 102SlidesPDF 3 MB
2020Synergizing Cover Crops and Herbicide UseMeaghan AndersonSynergizing Cover Crops and Herbicide UseSlidesPDF 6 MB
2020Read the WeedNicole MastersRead the WeedSlidesPDF 3 MB
2020Retrofitting Old Equipment With New Tech on a BudgetJaron WilsonRetrofitting Old Equipment With New Tech on a BudgetSlidesPDF 54 MB
2020Collaborative Farming RoundtableHannah Breckbill & Faith GilbertCollaborative Farming RoundtableSlidesPDF 6 MB
2020Farming in a Changing ClimateDennis Todey & Ron RosmannFarming in a Changing ClimateSlidesPDF 38 MB
2020Honeyberry (Haskap) Establishment and Production Bernis and Jim IngvaldsonHoneyberry (Haskap) Establishment and Production SlidesPDF 7
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2020Triaging Tomato Issues: Disease, Nutrients and Chemical DamageAjay NairTriaging Tomato Issues: Disease, Nutrients and Chemical DamageSlidesPDF 54 MB
2020Practices for Selecting and Breeding Regionally Adapted Vegetable SeedErica KempterPractices for Selecting and Breeding Regionally Adapted Vegetable SeedSlidesPDF 32 MB
2020The How and Why of On-Farm Pollinator HabitatMark Quee & Sarah Foltz JordanThe How and Why of On-Farm Pollinator HabitatSlidesPDF 42 MB
2020Mechanical Weed Control and Weed Ecology in Vegetable ProductionSam Hitchcock TiltonMechanical Weed Control and Weed Ecology in Vegetable ProductionSlidesPDF 29 MB
2020The Right Mindset for Long-Term Success in Organic Row CropsJack GeigerThe Right Mindset for Long-Term Success in Organic Row CropsSlidesPDF 2 MB
2020Lessons in Summer Lettuce ProductionJill BeeboutLessons in Summer Lettuce ProductionSlidesPDF 3 MB
2020Lessons in Summer Lettuce ProductionJordan ScheibelLessons in Summer Lettuce ProductionSlidesPDF 14 MB
2020Transitioning to Organic with Pastured Pigs and PoultryKate MendenhallTransitioning to Organic with Pastured Pigs and PoultrySlidesPDF 32 MB
2020Unsung Heroes: Meet the Beneficial Insects Doing Good Work on Your Farm. Jennifer Hopwood & Sarah NizziUnsung Heroes: Meet the Beneficial Insects Doing Good Work on Your Farm. SlidesPDF 12 MB
2020Wildlife and Habitat at Bobolink Prairie Farms Adam Janke & Nathan AndersonWildlife and Habitat at Bobolink Prairie Farms SlidesPDF 10 MB
2020Updates from the STRIPS ProjectOmar de Kok-MercadoUpdates from the STRIPS ProjectSlidesPDF 38MB
2020Updates from the STRIPS ProjectAlan LangeUpdates from the STRIPS ProjectSlidesPDF 4 MB
2020Retrofitting Old Equipment With New Tech on a BudgetJim PoyzerRetrofitting Old Equipment With New Tech on a BudgetSlidesPDF 11 MB
2020Cover Crop Collaboration: Adding the Neighbor's Livestock Pete Marshall & Mark PetersonCover Crop Collaboration: Adding the Neighbor's Livestock SlidesPDF 28 MB
2020Whole-Farm Planning for LandownersRon Doetch & Carole ReichardtWhole-Farm Planning for LandownersSlidesPDF 574 KB
2020Resources for Beginning Farmers Greg PadgetResources for Beginning Farmers SlidesPDF 1 MB
2020Interseeding Alfalfa or Red Clover Into Corn as Dual-Purpose Cover and Forage CropsJohn GrabberInterseeding Alfalfa or Red Clover Into Corn as Dual-Purpose Cover and Forage CropsSlidesPDF 10 MB
2020Planting Corn in 60-Inch Row-Widths for Interseeding Cover CropsStefan Gailans & Nathan AndersonPlanting Corn in 60-Inch Row-Widths for Interseeding Cover CropsSlidesPDF 13 MB
2020Industrial Hemp: Rules, Regulations and AgronomicsBryan ParrIndustrial Hemp: Rules, Regulations and AgronomicsSlidesPDF 22 MB
2020Lessons From Denmark: Substituting Clover for Soybeans in Pig RationsJude BeckerLessons From Denmark: Substituting Clover for Soybeans in Pig RationsSlidesPDF 8 MB
2020Reducing Yield Variability Through Soil HealthWayne Fredericks & Jerry HatfieldReducing Yield Variability Through Soil HealthSlidesPDF 20 MB
2020Building a Custom Grazing BusinessAdam Ledvina
Building a Custom Grazing BusinessSlidesPDF 6 MB
2020Working With Tenants to Achieve Landowner GoalsCarole Reichardt & Mollie AronowitzWorking With Tenants to Achieve Landowner GoalsSlidesPDF 10 MB
2020Growing and Selling Shiitake MushroomsMike LevineGrowing and Selling Shiitake MushroomsSlidesPDF 15 MB
2020Bottom-Line Benefits of Building ResilienceNicole MastersBottom-Line Benefits of Building Resilience. SlidesPDF 38 MB
2020Meat Marketing Roundtable With Nick Wallace Nick WallaceMeat Marketing Roundtable With Nick Wallace SlidesPDF 1 MB
2020Working Lands Conservation for Wildlife and Water QualityPhil Kooima & Troy DavelaarWorking Lands Conservation for Wildlife and Water QualitySlidesPDF 5 MB
2020Working Lands Conservation for Wildlife and Water QualityMike SudbrockWorking Lands Conservation for Wildlife and Water QualitySlidesPDF 13 MB
2020On-Farm Cover Crops Research in PracticeJon Bakehouse & Sam BennettOn-Farm Cover Crops Research in PracticeSlidesPDF 1 MB
2020Panel: Growing and Marketing Non-GMO Grain Brent Larson, Noah Wendt & Jim CopherPanel: Growing and Marketing Non-GMO Grain SlidesPDF 22 MB
2020Packhouses: Planning and Building for the Long-TermErik SessionsPackhouses: Planning and Building for the Long-TermSlidesPDF 14 MB
2020Taking a Flower Farm to the Next LevelJennifer and Adam O'NealTaking a Flower Farm to the Next LevelSlidesPDF 3 MB
2020Panel: Innovative Ways to Establish Cover CropsDavid Pieper, Erich Wickman & Kellie BlairPanel: Innovative Ways to Establish Cover CropsSlidesPDF 56 MB
2020Managing Employees With a Busy FamilyNicole JonasManaging Employees With a Busy FamilySlidesPDF 16 MB
2020Panel: Outfitting Equipment for Planting Into Cover CropsMichael VittetoePanel: Outfitting Equipment for Planting Into Cover CropsSlidesPDF 17 MB
2020Panel: Outfitting Equipment for Planting Into Cover CropsMike Van ZeePanel: Outfitting Equipment for Planting Into Cover CropsSlidesPDF 7 MB
2020Panel: Outfitting Equipment for Planting Into Cover CropsCraig FleishmanPanel: Outfitting Equipment for Planting Into Cover CropsSlidesPDF 32 MB
2020Mechanical Weed Control and Weed EcologySam Hitchcock TiltonMechanical Weed Control and Weed EcologySlidesPDF 26 MB
2020Flame WeedingStevan KnezevicFlame WeedingSlidesPDF 37 MB
2020Electric WeedingTony Kroeger & Derek ShrockElectric WeedingSlidesPDF 17 MB
2020Diversified Weed ControlJack GeigerDiversified Weed ControlSlidesPDF 7 MB
2020Equipment for Different SituationsJaron Wilson, Dean Schultes & Eric MadsenEquipment for Different SituationsSlidesPDF 45 MB
2020The Butcher's PerspectiveTy GustafsonThe Butcher's PerspectiveSlidesPDF 954 KB
2020Diversifying With Chestnuts and Asian PearsTom WahlDiversifying With Chestnuts and Asian PearsSlidesPDF 9 MB
2020Managing DiversityJimmy ThelenManaging DiversitySlidesPDF 12 MB
2020Packhouse ToursJimmy ThelenPackhouse ToursSlidesPDF 4 MB
2020Packhouse ToursMaury WillsPackhouse ToursSlidesPDF 33 MB
2020Packhouse ToursEmma and Marcus JohnsonPackhouse ToursSlidesPDF 6 MB
2019Panel: Planting Corn Following a Cover CropBrent LarsonPanel: Planting Corn Following a Cover CropSlidesPDF 34MB
2019Economics of Organic DiaryingErin and Torray WilsonEconomics of Organic DiaryingSlidesPDF 33 MB
2019Installing Prairie Habitat Starting With SeedlingsJon Judson, Sarah Foltz JordanInstalling Prairie Habitat Starting With SeedlingsSlidesPDF 31 MB
2019Fall Cover Crop Seeding MethodsAdam NechanickyFall Cover Crop Seeding MethodsSlidesPDF 28 MB
2019Grazing Cover Crops for ProfitMeghan FilbertGrazing Cover Crops for ProfitSlidesPDF 28 MB
2019Identifying Disease in Vegetable CropsDr. Ajay NairIdentifying Disease in Vegetable CropsSlidesPDF 27 MB
2019Adding Value to Your FarmTom Ruggieri & Rebecca GraffAdding Value to Your FarmSlidesPDF 26 MB
2019Lessons Learned Over 30 Years at the Wisconsin Integrated Cropping Systems TrialDr. Randy JacksonLessons Learned Over 30 Years at the Wisconsin Integrated Cropping Systems TrialSlidesPDF 23 MB
2019Vegetable Seed Saving as a Business EnterpriseNathan CorymbVegetable Seed Saving as a Business EnterpriseSlidesPDF 22 MB
2019The Beginnings of a Farm TransitionPaul Bickford, John & Halee WepkingThe Beginnings of a Farm TransitionSlidesPDF 20 MB
2019Landowners: Prioritizing Conservation on Rented GroundRuth RabinowitzLandowners: Prioritizing Conservation on Rented GroundSlidesPDF 20 MB
2019Cultivating the Landscape With BiodynamicsNathan CorymbCultivating the Landscape With BiodynamicsSlidesPDF 14 MB
2019Starting a Cover Crop Seed BusinessDean SponheimStarting a Cover Crop Seed BusinessSlidesPDF 12 MB
2019Why IPM Matters Finding a Balance Between Neonicotinoid Use and Beneficial Insects in Corn and SoybeansThelma Heidel-BakerWhy IPM Matters Finding a Balance Between Neonicotinoid Use and Beneficial Insects in Corn and SoybeansSlidesPDF 11 MB
2019Managing Farm with Diverse Crops and MarketsScott Thellman Managing Farm with Diverse Crops and MarketsSlidesPDF 11 MB
2019Leaving the Land Better Measuring Your ImpactDr. Lisa Schulte MooreLeaving the Land Better Measuring Your ImpactSlidesPDF 9 MB
2019Building a Meat Cooperative From the Ground UpCody HopkinsBuilding a Meat Cooperative From the Ground UpSlidesPDF 8 MB
2019Cultivating CommunityChris DealCultivating CommunitySlidesPDF 6 MB
2019Enterprise Budgets for Vegetable ProductionEmily FaganEnterprise Budgets for Vegetable ProductionSlidesPDF 6MB
2019We All Live in a WatershedKayla BergmanWe All Live in a WatershedSlidesPDF 4 MB
2019Starting a Cover Crop Seed BusinessMac EhrhardtStarting a Cover Crop Seed BusinessSlidesPDF 3 MB
2019Cultivating CommunityAmber MohrCultivating CommunitySlidesPDF 3 MB
2019What is Relay Intercropping and How Does It PayJason MauckWhat is Relay Intercropping and How Does It PaySlidesPDF 3 MB
2019We All Live in a WatershedJim ErbWe All Live in a WatershedSlidesPDF 3 MB
2019Economics of Organic DairyingDr. Larry TranelEconomics of Organic DairyingSlidesPDF 2 MB
2019Cauliflower ProductionT.D. HolubCauliflower ProductionSlidesPDF 2MB
2019Leaving the Land Better Measuring Your ImpactLee Tesdell Leaving the Land Better Measuring Your ImpactSlidesPDF 2 MB
2019Profitable Meat Marketing Part 1Matt LerouxProfitable Meat Marketing Part 1SlidesPDF 2 MB
2019Panel: Planting Corn and Soybeans Following a Cover CropTrent SandersonPanel: Planting Corn and Soybeans Following a Cover CropSlidesPDF 2 MB
2019Profitable Meat Marketing Part 2Matt LerouxProfitable Meat Marketing Part 2SlidesPDF 1 MB
2019Using Finances to Make Farming Decisions Laura FrerichsUsing Finances to Make Farming Decisions HandoutPDF 656 KB
2019Profitable Meat Marketing Part 2Matt LerouxProfitable Meat Marketing Part 2HandoutPDF 319 KB
2019Managing Seasonal Employees on a Vegetable Farm Laura FrerichsManaging Seasonal Employees on a Vegetable Farm HandoutPDF 317 KB
2019Starting a Cover Crop Seed BusinessDean Sponheim & Mac EhrhardtStarting a Cover Crop Seed BusinessHandoutPDF 277 KB
2019Q&A With Michael PhillipsMichael PhillipsQ&A With Michael PhillipsHandoutPDF 237 KB
2019Conduct and Neighborliness in Markets and Product InnovationJan LibbeyConduct and Neighborliness in Markets and Product InnovationSlidesPDF 187 KB
2019Enterprise Budgets for Vegetable ProductionEmily FaganEnterprise Budgets for Vegetable ProductionHandoutPDF 71 KB
2019Cultivating CivilityJeff KlueverCultivating CivilityHandoutPDF 70 KB
2019Orchard DesignMike MalikOrchard DesignHandoutPDF 110 KB
2019Orchard DesignMike MalikOrchard DesignSlidesPDF 15 MB
2019Orchard DesignMike MalikOrchard DesignHandoutPDF 116 KB
2019Orchard DesignSteve LouisOrchard DesignSlidesPDF 14 MB
2019Hard Cider Production and ManagementPaul RaschHard Cider Production and ManagementSlidesPDF 2 MB
2019Hard Cider Production and ManagementBenji DealHard Cider Production and ManagementSlidesPDF 8 MB
2019Hard Cider Production and ManagementBenji DealHard Cider Production and ManagementHandoutPDF 160 KB
2019Hard Cider Production and ManagementDeirdre BirminghamHard Cider Production and ManagementSlidesPDF 9 MB
2019Packhouse DesignSteve LouisPackhouse DesignSlidesPDF 6 MB
2019Understory ManagementSteve LouisUnderstory ManagementHandoutPDF 181 KB
2019Understory ManagementSteve LouisUnderstory ManagementSlidesPDF 2 MB
2019Understory ManagementMichael PhillipsUnderstory ManagementSlidesPDF 18 MB
2019Spray ProgramPaul RaschSpray ProgramSlidesPDF 1 MB
2019Keynote: Soil Redemption SongMichael PhillipsKeynote: Soil Redemption SongSlidesPDF 14 MB
2019Animal Welfare and Grazing Management in SilvopastureDiane MayerfieldAnimal Welfare and Grazing Management in SilvopastureSlidesPDF 15 MB
2019Landowners: Prioritizing Conservation on Rented GroundMaggie McQuownLandowners: Prioritizing Conservation on Rented GroundSlidesPDF 39 MB
2019Managing Weed Control in an Organic Crop RotationMegan WallendalManaging Weed Control in an Organic Crop RotationSlidesPDF 63 MB
2019Using Science and On Farm Research to Investigate Cover Crops in IowaDr. Stefan GailansUsing Science and On Farm Research to Investigate Cover Crops in IowaSlidesPDF 27 MB
2019Organic Equipment and Weed Control for BeginnersScott AusbornOrganic Equipment and Weed Control for BeginnersSlidesPDF 13 MB
2019Organic Equipment and Weed Control for BeginnersEric MadsenOrganic Equipment and Weed Control for BeginnersSlidesPDF 9 MB
2019Updates From PFI's Horticulture ProgramLiz KolbeUpdates From PFI's Horticulture ProgramSlidesPDF 23 MB
2019Weed Management and Machinery for Vegetable ProductionScott ThellmanWeed Management and Machinery for Vegetable ProductionSlidesPDF 54 MB
2019Business and Balance at Miss Effie's Flowers and Garden StuffCathy LafrenzBusiness and Balance at Miss Effie's Flowers and Garden StuffSlidesPDF 18 MB
2019Choosing Your Farm's Legal StructureKristine TidgrenChoosing Your Farm's Legal StructureSlidesPDF 12 MB
2019What's the Soil Missing? Integrated
Crop Rotation and Livestock
Trent SandersonWhat's the Soil Missing? Integrated
Crop Rotation and Livestock
SlidesPDF 14 MB
2019Packhouse DesignScott ThellmanPackhouse DesignSlidesPDF 61 MB
2019Storage Onion ProductionDan FilliusStorage Onion ProductionSlidesPDF 44 MB
2019Storage Onion ProductionKate EdwardsStorage Onion ProductionSlidesPDF 131 KB
2019Shoot! Making Better Photos for Your FarmDarcy MaulsbyShoot! Making Better Photos for Your FarmSlidesPDF 16 MB
2018Developing Relationships to Implement Conservation on Rented CroplandMike Helland and Lee TesdellDeveloping Relationships to Implement Conservation on Rented CroplandSlidesPDF 523KB
2018Soil Health: Continuous Testing, Continual LearningMitchell HoraSoil Health: Continuous Testing, Continual LearningSlidesPDF 4MB
2018 Pragmatic Approaches to Sustainability and ProfitabilityWhilden Hughes Pragmatic Approaches to Sustainability and ProfitabilitySlidesPDF 5MB
2018Leave our LegacySteve HamiltonLeave our LegacySlidesPDF 1MB
2018Off-Target Movement: Can Herbicides Be Kept in Place?Bob HartzlerOff-Target Movement: Can Herbicides Be Kept in Place?SlidesPDF 1MB
2018Leave our LegacySteve HamiltonLeave our LegacyPDFPDF 1MB
2018Short Course section - Alternative Strategies for Building Soil Health & Enhancing EcosystemsDr. Cindy CambardellaShort Course section - Alternative Strategies for Building Soil Health & Enhancing EcosystemsPDFPDF 16MB
2018Innovations in Weed ControlLeonard MolInnovations in Weed ControlPDFPDF 7MB
2018Doudlah Farms Organics: Why and How We Transitioned to OrganicMark DoudlahDoudlah Farms Organics: Why and How We Transitioned to OrganicPDFPDF 8MB
2018Pack Shed and Post-Harvest EfficiencyMichael KilpatrickPack Shed and Post-Harvest EfficiencyPDFPDF 9MB
2018Indoor Mushroom Production and MarketingTyson AllchinIndoor Mushroom Production and MarketingPDFPDF 7MB
2018Short Course section - How Microbes Influence Plant Growth & ProductivityDr. Gwyn BeattieShort Course section - How Microbes Influence Plant Growth & ProductivityPDFPDF 5MB
2018Part 1 - Field Preparation, Cultivation and Fertility: In the Field ConsultantsMichael KilpatrickField Preparation, Cultivation and Fertility: In the Field ConsultantsPDFPDF 15MB
2018Part 2 - Field Preparation, Cultivation and Fertility: In the Field ConsultantsMichael KilpatrickField Preparation, Cultivation and Fertility: In the Field ConsultantsPDFPDF 5MB
2018Alternative Models and the Future of CSAsJordan SchiebelAlternative Models and the Future of CSAsPDFPDF 1MB
2018CarbonomicsKeith BernsCarbonomicsPDFPDF 7MB
2018Estate Planning With Farming and Non-Farming HeirsBonnie and Vance Haugen, Rachel DahlEstate Planning With Farming and Non-Farming HeirsSlidesPDF 3MB
2018Learning From On-Farm Research: HorticultureCarmen Black, Rob Faux, Liz KolbeLearning From On-Farm Research: HorticulturePDFPDF 935kB
2018Learning From On-Farm Research: Field CropsJack BoyerLearning From On-Farm Research: Field CropsPDFPDF 3MB
2018Short Course: The Soils of IowaDr. Lee BurrasShort Course: The Soils of IowaPDFPDF 6MB
2018Business MeetingSally Worly and Mark PetersonBusiness MeetingPDFPDF 8MB
2018Physical Strengthening, Recovery and Injury Prevention for Vegetable FarmersTony GalloPhysical Strengthening, Recovery and Injury Prevention for Vegetable FarmersPDFPDF 1,009KB
2018Learning From On-Farm Research: LivestockBruce CarneyLearning From On-Farm Research: LivestockPDFPDF 4MB
2018Balancing Quality of Life and Direct-Marketing by Crunching NumbersTom CoryBalancing Quality of Life and Direct-Marketing by Crunching NumbersPDFPDF 1MB
2018Estate Planning With Farming and Non-Farming HeirsRachel DahlEstate Planning With Farming and Non-Farming HeirsPDFPDF 196kB
2018Land Access: Pitfalls and PotentialKate Edwards and Brett OlsonLand Access: Pitfalls and PotentialPDFPDF 2MB
2018Organic No-till: Soil Health and Regeneration vs. Short-Term Returns and WeedsJack ErismanOrganic No-till: Soil Health and Regeneration vs. Short-Term Returns and WeedsPDFPDF 7MB
2018Growing Better Brussels SproutsAndrew DunhamGrowing Better Brussels SproutsPDFPDF 9MB
2018Learning From On-Farm Research: LivestockMeghan FilbertLearning From On-Farm Research: LivestockPDFPDF 11MB
2018Learning From On-Farm Research: LivestockTom FrantzenLearning From On-Farm Research: LivestockPDFPDF 5MB
2018Soil Health and Grazing – Can They Coexist?Alan FranzluebbersSoil Health and Grazing – Can They Coexist?PDFPDF 8MB
2018A Tool for Soil Health AssessmentAlan FranzluebbersA Tool for Soil Health AssessmentPDFPDF 5MB
2018Learning From On-Farm Research: Field CropsStefan GailansLearning From On-Farm Research: Field CropsPDFPDF 6MB
2018Using the SmartMix Calculator to Develop Good Cover Crop MixesKeith BernsUsing the SmartMix Calculator to Develop Good Cover Crop MixesPDFPDF 8MB
2018The Ecology of Chemical EnergyMark BaderThe Ecology of Chemical EnergyVideoYouTube 2:53:54
2018CarbonomicsKetih BernsCarbonomicsVideoYouTube 1:27:02
2018Physical Strengthening, Recovery and Injury PreventionTony GalloPhysical Strengthening, Recovery and Injury PreventionVideoYouTube 1:10:41
2018Can Herbicides Be Kept in Place?Dr. Bob HartzlerCan Herbicides Be Kept in Place?VideoYouTube 1:08:24
2018Soil Health: Continuous Testing, Continual LearningMitchell HoraSoil Health: Continuous Testing, Continual LearningVideoYouTube 58:01
2018Growing Better Brussells SproutsDr. Ajay Nair & Andy DunhamGrowing Better Brussells SproutsVideoYouTube 1:06:41
2018Indoor Mushroom Production and MarketingTyson AllchinIndoor Mushroom Production and MarketingVideo href="https://youtu.be/ITO19J4Z9Yo">YouTube 57:46
2018Ecology/Management of Iowa’s Vegetable Insect PestsDr. Donald LewisEcology/Management of Iowa’s Vegetable Insect PestsVideoYouTube 1:28:12
2018Winter Vegetable ProductionMichael KilpatrickWinter Vegetable ProductionVideoYouTube 1:07:44
2018Using Tea Bags to Assess SoilDr. Marshall McDanielsUsing Tea Bags to Assess SoilVideoYouTube 1:09:05
2018Soil, Sheep Dogs and Social MediaJames RebanksSoil, Sheep Dogs and Social MediaVideoYouTube 1:06:25
2018Keynote AddressJames RebanksThe Shepherd's LifeVideoYouTube 1:00:41
2018GAP, FSMA and Post-Harvest Handling for Food Safety Michael KilpatrickGAP, FSMA and Post-Harvest Handling for Food Safety SlidesPDF 7MB
2018Livestock Guard Dogs 101Angela and Jason JohnsonLivestock Guard Dogs 101SlidesPDF 2MB
2018Cover Crops & Crop Rotations in OrganicMark DoulahCover Crops & Crop Rotations in OrganicVideoYouTube 1:12:10
2018Better Food, Farm and Conservation Policies Through InvolvementAnna JohnsonBetter Food, Farm and Conservation Policies Through InvolvementSlidesPDF 178KB
2018Alternative Models and the Future of CSAsLaura KrouseAlternative Models and the Future of CSAsSlidesPDF 3MB
2018Alternative Models and the Future of CSAsDanelle MyerAlternative Models and the Future of CSAsSlidesPDF 3MB
2018Traditional Methods of Accessing CapitalJenny QuinerTraditional Methods of Accessing CapitalSlidesPDF 2MB
2018Separating Science From PseudoscienceKathy Voth and Rachel GilkerSeparating Science From PseudoscienceSlidesPDF 14MB
2018Expanding Operations to Add Beef CattleMatthew and Lori WieseExpanding Operations to Add Beef CattleSlidesPDF 3MB
2018How to Talk to Your Family About Succession PlanningRena StriegalHow to Talk to Your Family About Succession PlanningSlidesPDF 716KB
2018Risk and Conflict in Family Farm BusinessesRena StriegalRisk and Conflict in Family Farm BusinessesSlidesPDF 545KB
2018Leaving Your LegacyAshley ShaferLeaving Your LegacySlidesPDF 281KB
2018Alternative Models and the Future of CSAsErik SessionsAlternative Models and the Future of CSAsSlidesPDF 875KB
2018More Sunlight to Corn = Space for Cover, Companion and Cash CropsBob ReckerMore Sunlight to Corn = Space for Cover, Companion and Cash CropsSlidesPDF 7MB
2018A Shepherd's LifeJames RebanksA Shepherd's LifeSlidesPDF 10MB
2018Expanding Operations to Add Beef CattleJoe SellersExpanding Operations to Add Beef CattleSlidesPDF 3MB
2018Traditional Methods of Accessing CapitalRory Van WykTraditional Methods of Accessing CapitalSlidesPDF 230KB
2018Learning From On-Farm Research: Field CropsTim SierenLearning From On-Farm Research: Field CropsSlidesPDF 4MB
2018An Economic Evaluation of Cover Crops in Midwestern AgricultureAlejandro PlastinaAn Economic Evaluation of Cover Crops in Midwestern AgricultureSlidesPDF 607KB
2018Making Your Planter Ready for Next YearRandy PetersonMaking Your Planter Ready for Next YearSlidesPDF 14MB
2018Swine Genetics Made EasyRobert OwenSwine Genetics Made EasySlidesPDF 976KB
2018Ecology and Management of Iowa’s Common Vegetable Insect PestsDonald LewisEcology and Management of Iowa’s Common Vegetable Insect PestsSlidesPDF 8MB
2018Using Tea Bags to Assess Soil: A Low-Cost Approach?Marshall McDaniel, Teresa Middleton and Stefan GailansUsing Tea Bags to Assess Soil: A Low-Cost Approach?SlidesPDF 11MB
2018Teaching Livestock to Eat WeedsKathy Voth and Rachel GilkerTeaching Livestock to Eat WeedsHandoutsPDF 419KB
2018Foraging for Market: Morels and GreensSarahg Foltz JordanForaging for Market: Morels and GreensSlidesPDF 4MB
2018Landowners: Are Weed-Free Fields the Best Your Farm Can Be?Mike Helland and Lee TesdellLandowners: Are Weed-Free Fields the Best Your Farm Can Be?SlidesPDF 238KB
2018Q&A: Hiring Migrant and Seasonal Workers and Year-Round EmployeesMelissa Garcia and Amy BellerQ&A: Hiring Migrant and Seasonal Workers and Year-Round EmployeesSlidesPDF 2MB
2017Forage -Fed PigsSteve DeibeleForage-Fed PigsSlidesPDF 7MB
2017Roller-Crimping Cover CropsLevi Lyle & Billy SammonsRoller-Crimping Cover CropsSlidesPDF 22MB
2017PFI Business MeetingSally WorleyPFI Business MeetingVideoYoutube 16:09
2017Grazing Cover CropsMark SchleismanGrazing Cover CropsVideoYoutube 1:01:43
2017Feed Formulating Alternatives to Corn and Soy Jeff MattocksFeed Formulating Alternatives to Corn and SoyVideoYoutube 1:09:00
2017Feed Formulating Alternatives to Corn and Soy Jeff MattocksFeed Formulating Alternatives to Corn and SoySlidesBroiler Feed Trial
Alternatives to Corn and Soy
2017Intercropping for Multiple Goals in a Vegetable SystemRob Faux Intercropping for Multiple Goals in a Vegetable SystemSlidesPDF 6MB
2017Cover Crops and Conservation on Rented GroundChris HenningCover Crops and Conservation on Rented GroundVideoYoutube 1:09:43
2017Cover Crops 201Chris Teachout and Loran Steinlage Cover Crops 201VideoYoutube 1:09:57
2017Building Relationships to Access LandAaron White, Jim Peterson and Kate EdwardsBuilding Relationships to Access LandVideoYoutube 1:00:29
2017Cut Flowers for the Experienced GrowerJeanie McKewanTop 10 Flowers at Brightflower FarmHandout533 kB
2017Cut Flowers for the Experienced GrowerJeanie McKewanTop 10 Flowers at Brightflower FarmSlidesPdf 10MB
2017Nut Production and marketing Q & ATom WahlNut Growing and Marketing HandoutSlidesPDF 678 kB
2017The Natural Medicine Chest for Livestock Health and WellnessSusan BealThe Natural Medicine Chest for Livestock Health and WellnessSlidesPDF 4MB
2017Alternative Berry Short CourseMatt HowiesonGooseberriesSlidesPDF 1MB
2017Alternative Berry Short CourseTerry DunhamCultivating Elderberry as a Cash CropSlidesPDF 3MB
2017Alternative Berry Short CourseChris PattonHow to Sell a Growing Elderberry HarvestSlidesPDF 3MB
2017Alternative Berry Short CourseJim RiddleCurrants - Honeyberry -AroniaSlidesPDF 4MB
2017Alternative Berry Short CourseJim RiddleBlueberriesSlidesPDF 3MB
2017Alternative Berry Short CoureJim RiddleElderberrySlidesPDF 2MB
2017Alternative Berry Short CourseMatt HowiesonBlueberriesSlidesSlides.ppt 2MB
2017Cover Crops 101Chris Teachout & Loran SteinlageCover Crops 101SlidesPDF 18MB
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2017Profitably Managing Your Marketing MixRyan PeschProfitably Managing Your Marketing MixSlidesPDF 3MB
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2017Lady Boss Panel: Hiring and Managing EmployeesJill Beebout, Terry Troxel & Ellen Walsh-RosmannLady BossSlidesPDF 634 kB
2017Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award Acceptance Speech Wendy Johnson, Beverly and John GilbertSustainable Agriculture Achievement Award Acceptance Speech `VideoYoutube 15:51
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2017Lessons Learned: First 5 Years of Farming
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2015Up on the Rooftop: Energy Conservation and Solar PVMartha McFarland and Ashley CraftPart 4: A Guide to Improving EfficencyVideoYouTube 18:58 min
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