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Glenister Joins Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – January 5, 2018 – Gabrielle Glenister has been named Assistant Field Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Glenister will communicate the Coalition’s mission and services by sharing the success stories of Iowa’s farm families who have grown their livestock farms successfully and responsibly using on-farm best management practices. Other responsibilities...
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Iowa Livestock Insider – December 2017
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events January 17 – Farming for the Future Conference The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers thirteenth annual Farming for the Future Conference will be held on January 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. This year’s conference, themed “Financing Your Livestock Farm,” features...
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CSIF Conference to Focus on Managing Risk on Your Farm
Industry experts to provide financing strategies for livestock farmers WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – December 6, 2017 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its thirteenth annual Farming for the Future Conference January 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. This year’s conference, themed “Financing...
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Iowa Livestock Insider – November 2017
Aquaculture Gaining Momentum in the Midwest, Attracting Iowa Farmers The forecast for global seafood demand suggests Iowa’s fish and shrimp farmers can expect substantial growth and market development in the aquaculture industry, according to experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) 2017 Aquaculture Conference held this week in Ames. Suspicious Activity Observed...
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Land-Based Aquaculture Gaining Momentum in Midwest, Attracting Iowa Farmers
The forecast for global seafood demand suggests Iowa’s fish and shrimp farmers can expect substantial growth and market development in the aquaculture industry, according to experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) 2017 Aquaculture Conference held this week in Ames. By 2030, global seafood consumption will increase by 100-170 billion pounds, and nearly...
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Planting Monarch Habitat
Although harvest season is still on the minds of many Iowa farmers, now is a good time to start thinking about planting monarch habitat. According to the monarch butterfly research team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, November and December are ideal months for establishing grasses, sedges and large-seeded forbs that attract the mighty...
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Farm Credit Services of America Supports Livestock Through Investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
November 9, 2017 – West Des Moines, Iowa – Farm Credit Services of America(FCSAmerica), a company dedicated to serving the agricultural credit and financial needs of farmers and ranchers, reaffirmed its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the non-profit Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The financial commitment made by FCSAmerica will assist...
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Suspicious Activity Observed Around Livestock Buildings
CSIF Urges Farmers to be Vigilant As if the summer drought and reduced crop yields haven’t been challenging enough for livestock farmers, there is a new threat that is popping up across rural Iowa – suspicious activity around livestock barns. The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers has received several reports from farmers regarding individuals near...
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Iowa Livestock Insider – October 2017
Aquaculture Conference Slated for November 14 Get your feet wet exploring one of Iowa’s emerging livestock industries by registering for the 2017 Aquaculture Conference. Registration is free if completed by November 10th. Learn More Sheets Family Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbor Winners in Chickasaw County Leon Sheets says every day is a great...
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Green Farmstead Partner Profile: Kelly Tree Farm
By Haley (Banwart) Berry, CSIF Assistant Field Specialist For over 50 years, Kelly Tree Farm has been a leader in designing and planting windbreaks around livestock farms. It’s a niche the Iowa based nursery became well-known for under the direction of Kevin Kelly, the original owner. In 2016, Kelly Tree Farm transitioned into the good...
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