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Practical Farmers of Iowa strengthens farms and communities through farmer-led investigation and information-sharing.

10/22/2026

Are you an established or aspiring livestock farmer who is interested in taking your management to the next level? Margaret Chamas, PFI's livestock viability manager, offers free grazing consultations to help farmers explore grazing strategies, new species integration and other production questions.

Consults will begin with an initial phone call or virtual visit to discuss your current situation, goals and resources.

Sign up today to receive your grazing consultation: https://bit.ly/4yMuWrJ

PFI is excited to welcome Aurup Ratan Dhar as our new data analysis and reporting manager! In this role, Aurup supports ...
10/21/2026

PFI is excited to welcome Aurup Ratan Dhar as our new data analysis and reporting manager! In this role, Aurup supports data stewardship and reporting efforts through improving processes.

Aurup has a doctorate in environmental studies and master's and bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics. Before joining PFI, Aurup worked at the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment.

Read Aurup's full bio: https://bit.ly/4ymIPvy

Are you interested in locally growing potatoes in the Midwest? In 2025, Isabel Schmidt, Kimberly Ropp and Lee Matteson d...
10/17/2026

Are you interested in locally growing potatoes in the Midwest?

In 2025, Isabel Schmidt, Kimberly Ropp and Lee Matteson dove deeper into the production of one red and one white potato variety, testing their ideal planting dates and when to incorporate irrigation.

Read the full research report: https://bit.ly/4hzIjUY

10/08/2026

Are you interested in grazing but need help getting started? PFI's livestock viability manager, Margaret Chamas, offers free grazing consultations for established or aspiring farmers.

Participants can expect one to two phone calls with the possibility of an on-farm visit. Margaret will work with you to identify some goals and outcomes best suited for your farm.

Apply today on the PFI website.

There's still time to attend one of PFI's final field days this season! Coming up, you can learn about planting strategi...
10/06/2026

There's still time to attend one of PFI's final field days this season!

Coming up, you can learn about planting strategies to better incorporate cover crops, see how one farmer modified his combine to save valuable resources and explore strategies for managing water quality and soil erosion.

Find an upcoming field and RSVP: https://bit.ly/4umWVeL

Save the date for the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference on Nov. 21 in Ames, Iowa.This gathering brings farmers, agricultu...
10/01/2026

Save the date for the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference on Nov. 21 in Ames, Iowa.

This gathering brings farmers, agricultural organizations and community members together for a day of connection, learning and collective action.

RSVP by Nov. 17: https://bit.ly/4hD5U79

Are you looking for a hot, delicious meal made with local ingredients for your farmers this season? Look no further! PFI...
09/30/2026

Are you looking for a hot, delicious meal made with local ingredients for your farmers this season? Look no further! PFI and ADM re:generations are once again partnering to serve field crop farmers and their families this harvest season.

A limited number of free meals will be available for pickup in Burlington, Iowa, Fairfield, Iowa, and Lanark, Illinois.

Sign up to reserve your meals: https://bit.ly/4xOu8l1

New to cover crops? You're not alone.If you have less than two years of experience, PFI's cover crop cost-share includes...
09/30/2026

New to cover crops? You're not alone.

If you have less than two years of experience, PFI's cover crop cost-share includes one-on-one support from a PFI staff agronomist to help you select species, develop a management plan and set yourself up for success.

Whether you're planting your first acres or expanding your operation, we're here to help.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/44nNAIV

Are you a beginning farmer looking to increase your network and invest in your savings? PFI is now accepting application...
09/24/2026

Are you a beginning farmer looking to increase your network and invest in your savings? PFI is now accepting applications for our 2028 Savings Incentive Program.

In this two-year program, SIP participants complete two virtual trainings, receive one-on-one mentor matching and receive a dollar-for-dollar savings match.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4my3yY0

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414 S 17th Street, Ste 107
Ames, IA
50010

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(515) 232-5661

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