Nearly 60 farms in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin are opening their farm gates for another season of farmer-to-farmer learning.
Learn about a range of topics, from dairy grazing to poultry processing, developing infrastructure to diversifying operations, adding habitat to reducing inputs and more.
Field days are free and open to everyone.
Beginning farmers Kevin and Kendra Martin own and operate Holdfast Farmstead. Prior to farming, they captained ships in the Pacific Northwest, which equipped them with many skills they’ve applied to their 53-acre farm. The Martins found meaningful mentorship in other farmers and allowed themselves time to find the right collection of farm enterprises, including raising Kiko goats and offering freeze-dried products, to meet their family’s needs and year-round income for the farm. Join the Martins at this field day to learn about their journey to farming and how they’re “holding fast” to their farming vision.
Curso Virtual: El Ciclo de una Operacion Caprina
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Balancing Your Farm Dream With Your Family’s Needs
Mount Ayr, IA
Field Day: A Farmer’s Soil Health Journey: No-Till Cover Crop Synergies
Plainfield, IA 50666
Field Day: Reading Between the Aggregates: What Your Soil Can Tell You About Farm Management
Hopkinton, 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.
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Winterset, Iowa
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Exira, Iowa
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