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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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October is Pork Month: Iowa’s Farmers “Bring Home the Bacon”
By: Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern Demonstrate your pork pride in recognition of National Pork Month! Iowa is the top pork producer and exporter in the nation. The state’s pork industry has a significant impact on consumers, farmers and the agricultural economy. One-third of the pork produced in the U.S. is raised on over 6,000...
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Hunerdosse Family to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – September 18, 2015 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Ron, Sandi, Ron and Roxanne Hunerdosse of Warren County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will...
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Growth by Design
Before starting construction in May 2015, the Hein family called the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) 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 minimal labor...
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Hoop Beef Systems Invests in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – September 8, 2015 – Hoop Beef System, LLC, a leading designer of deep bedded cattle facilities affirms its support of Iowa agriculture through a $6,000 investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Brent Bryant, Hoop Beef Systems managing director, said the family-owned business is proud of its role in...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – September 2015
And that’s a Wrap… A Look Back at August The last month has been a whirlwind packed with fun-filled events. Two families were recognized with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Karl Fox of Mitchell County, who raises hogs and cattle, was nominated by his neighbor Rod Koch. And the Paustain family of Scott County...
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Henderson Family Keeps Cattle Comfortable With New Barn
When Bob and Patty Henderson wanted to update their older cattle facilities, they called the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers for help finding the best site for their new cattle barn and navigating the rules and regulations that apply to their farm. With the Coalition’s help, the family found a site just three miles from...
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Following a Family Tradition, Building a Farming Future
Matt Raasch has been raising hogs since the day he was born. Following a family tradition, Raasch’s grandfather gifted and raised a piglet on behalf of his grandson in celebration of Matt’s birth. The rest, is history. Raasch is a descendant of five generations of farmers on his father’s side and four generations on his...
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