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Partnership Spotlight: Frazier Nursery
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today!” -Frazier Nursery For 33 years, John Frazier’s career was in teaching, and although he fully enjoyed his time as an educator at Vinton-Shellsburg, he knew he was a farmer at heart. After retiring from teaching two years ago, John decided...
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John McCarthy Family to Host Calving Barn Open House
Event to Highlight Environmental Safeguards and Animal Care WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 22, 2017 – Farmers interested in learning about the benefits of calving under roof are invited to attend an open house at the John McCarthy family farm, tour their new monoslope calving barn and enjoy a complimentary lunch on Thursday, June...
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When Opportunity Knocks, Passion Responds
By Emma Wilson, CSIF Communications Intern As a true born and raised Iowan, this quote has always spoke to me: State of Iowa Slogan: Fields of Opportunities Growing up on the family farm, also known as my little slice of heaven, agriculture was and still is my whole world. From showing animals at fairs to...
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Livestock Farmers Invited to Attend Windbreak Workshop June 20 at Fraizer Nursery in Vinton
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 18, 2017 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) invites livestock farmers interested in establishing windbreaks on their farm to attend the ‘Green Farmstead Partner – Putting Down Roots on Your Livestock Farm’ workshop on June 20 at Frazier Nursery in Vinton. The Green Farmstead Partner program provides information...
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Wilson Joins Coalition Team as Summer Intern
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 12, 2017 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is pleased to announce the addition of Emma Wilson, who will serve as the organization’s communications intern. Wilson will assist CSIF by creating content for the organization’s communications channels and coordinating farmer outreach activities. She will also assist with...
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Iowa Beef Industry Council Partners with Livestock Coalition
WEST DES MOINES, IA – May 8, 2017 – The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) has been named the ninth member organization of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), a collaborative initiative dedicated to helping farm families raise livestock and poultry responsibly and successfully. The Coalition, launched in 2004, has provided assistance to nearly 4,000 farm...
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Summit Livestock Facilities Renews Investment in CSIF
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 4, 2017 – Summit Livestock Facilities confirmed its support of Iowa agriculture through a $5,000 investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). “At Summit Livestock Facilities we take pride in constructing livestock buildings that provide comfortable conditions for the animals, protect the environment and help sustain family...
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Guidance for Spring Tree Selection
Spring is finally here! Planning a tree planting? Selecting the right trees for the right purpose is key to enabling trees to reach their full potential. When properly planted, trees can last a lifetime, so spending time to research the best trees for your location will pay off in the long run. Here are a few...
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Calving Under Roof Event Highlights Key Management Considerations for Cow-Calf Producers
Shrinking pasture availability has led many cow-calf producers across the Midwest to consider calving under roof as a viable alternative. That’s why experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers recent Midwest Cow-Calf Symposium were invited to address the key management decisions of raising cows and calves in a confined setting. Nearly 300 beginning and...
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CSIF News Briefs – March 2017
Calving Under Roof Event Highlights Key Management Considerations for Cow-Calf Producers Shrinking pasture availability has led many cow-calf producers across the Midwest to consider calving under roof as a viable alternative. That’s why experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers recent Midwest Cow-Calf Symposium were invited to address the key management decisions of raising...
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