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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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New Online Options for Certified Manure Applicators
New online options make training and fee payment easier than ever for more than 4,500 certified Iowa manure applicators. “Applicators can still complete training in person, watch a video at a county Extension office or take a test at a DNR field office, and mail a check in to pay their certification fees, just as...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – October 2015
Looking Back at September Growth by Design Before starting construction in May 2015, the Hein family called the Coalition to help them navigate the rules for cattle confinement buildings and assess potential sites. Ben Hein wanted to grow his livestock farm while working full-time off the farm, so he needed a cattle facility that required...
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The Farm Called Him Home: Hogs and Aronia Berries
When an opportunity arose for Corey Hillebo to return to the farm, he was determined to do things right and see it last. Transitioning back to farming was not a clear-cut path for the Polk County native. Although Hillebo had grown up raising cattle, hogs and row crops on his family’s farm, timing and financing...
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