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Fox Family of Mitchell County Receives Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Fox family of Mitchell County was recognized Tuesday as recipients of the Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during a ceremony at the Fox Farm in Elma, Iowa. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Fox family with the award at an open house with family, friends and neighbors. “Along with running a...
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Paustain Family of Scott County Receives Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Paustian family of Scott County was recognized Monday as recipients of the Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during a ceremony at the Paustian Farm near Walcott, Iowa. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey presented the Paustian family with the award at an open house with family, friends and neighbors. The family was nominated...
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Intern Update: In Pursuit of an Agricultural Career
By Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” -Letter from Thomas Jefferson to George Washington. Every day I am reminded of my passion for agriculture by a large black and white poster hanging in my apartment that...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – August 2015
Avenue of Breeds Believe it or not, the Iowa State Fair will be here shortly! The Coalition is excited to sponsor the “Avenue of Breeds” for the fifth year in a row. The 2015 Iowa State Fair runs August 13-23 and the Avenue of Breeds is one of the fair’s most popular attractions. Located in...
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Lucas County Farm Goes Green: Travis Swarts
Three years ago, Travis Swartz of Lucas County, in rural southeast Iowa, wanted something to help control odor and serve as a snow and windbreak for his hog barn. He learned about the Green Farmstead Partner Program from Kent Mowrer, field specialist, at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. He planted 100 Austrees and 60...
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Paustain family to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – July 30, 2015 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends the Paustain family of Scott 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 present the award...
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CSIF Partners with Iowa State Fair’s ‘Avenue of Breeds’
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – July 27, 2015 – In celebration of Iowa’s diverse livestock industry, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is proudly sponsoring the “Avenue of Breeds” at the Iowa State Fair for the fifth year in a row. The 2015 Iowa State Fair runs August 13-23 and the Avenue of Breeds...
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Amana Farms Hosts Cattle Barn Open House August 7
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – July 23, 2015 – Farmers interested in learning about the benefits of raising cattle under roof are invited to attend an open house at Amana Farms on Friday, August 7 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Amana Farms is located at 2595 County Hwy F-15, Amana, Iowa. The event is...
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Intern Update: A Greater Appreciation for Iowa’s Livestock Industry
By Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern One of my favorite sweatshirts I wore growing up had the following adage printed across the front. “Farm Girl University: All I Need to Know, I Learned on the Farm” I have always been proud of my farm background and thankful for the opportunities I was given living in rural...
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Clinton County Celebration of Livestock Farming
By Haley Banwart, CSIF Communications Intern An open house celebrating the addition of a 480-head slatted, monoslope cattle barn attracted over 275 neighbors, friends and community members to Ryan and Melissa Jargo’s family farm on Wednesday. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about the advantages of raising cattle under roof while taking a personal tour...
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