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Conference to Feature Experts to Bring the Next Generation Back to the Farm
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – December 21, 2015 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its eleventh annual Farming for the Future Conference January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. This year’s conference, themed “Bringing the Next Generation Back to the Farm,” has...
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Manure Applicator Training Begins Jan. 5
Iowa manure applicators, confinement and commercial, should plan now to complete training to renew their certificates by March 1. Commercial applicators can take advantage of a Jan. 5 program offered from 9 a.m. to noon at 74 Iowa and three out-of-state locations. Register with the local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office by Dec....
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Iowa Landscapers Invited to Attend Farm Windbreak Workshop January 26
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – December 2, 2015 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) invites Iowa landscapers interested in increasing their business opportunities to attend the ‘Green Farmstead Partner program’ workshop on January 26, 2016 at the Quality Inn and Suites Starlite Village in Ames. Through the Green Farmstead Partner program, CSIF connects...
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Building a Future
Two hundred-seventy friends, neighbors and curious onlookers gathered at Farson Livestock, LLC, Monday, November 23, for a chance to view the farm’s new swine production facility. The open house was hosted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. Industry personnel were on hand to provide information on Farson Livestock’s two buildings, each designed to hold...
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Simplifying Beef Production
The day was cold and blustery, but the cattle inside the gable-roofed barn at the Brandt and Stacy Ferry farm near Kirkman were comfortable, at a November 20 open house hosted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. The 240×88-foot barn houses 600 head in five 48×56-foot pens, providing 22.4 square feet per animal with...
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Farson Livestock, LLC Hosts New Hog Barn Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – November 10, 2015 – Families, neighbors and community members are invited to tour Farson Livestock LLC’s new hog barn, enjoy a complimentary lunch and visit with members of the Sterling and Vandehaar families to learn more about how they raise livestock, use technology to care for them and safeguard the...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – November 2015
2015: A Year of Opportunity, Challenges in Livestock Industry The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) has been busy this year providing assistance to livestock and poultry farmers across the state siting new facilities, interpreting rules and regulations, enhancing relationships with neighbors and implementing best management practices, including planting trees. This year has been one...
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Brandt and Stacy Ferry Host Cattle Building Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – November 4, 2015 – Farmers interested in learning about the benefits of raising cattle under roof are invited to attend an open house at the Brandt and Stacy Ferry family farm, tour their new cattle building and enjoy a complimentary lunch on Friday, November 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00...
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2015: A Year of Opportunity, Challenges in Livestock Industry
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) has been busy this year providing assistance to livestock and poultry farmers across the state siting new facilities, interpreting rules and regulations, enhancing relationships with neighbors and implementing best management practices, including planting trees. Growing the Livestock Industry This year has been one of growth in the livestock...
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Meier Family to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – October 26, 2015 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends the Meier family of Page County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the...
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