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Wesslings Named National Environmental Steward
The Pork Checkoff, along with its cosponsor, National Hog Farmer magazine, has named the recipients of the 2014 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards. The award, now in its 20th year, recognizes producers who are dedicated to safeguarding the environment and contributing to their local communities. Bruce and Jenny Wessling, who farm near Grand Junction, Iowa, were...
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October Pork Month Tribute
By: Adelai Swanson, CSIF Intern October is more than just a month filled with carving pumpkins, watching football and trick-or-treating. It is also a time to celebrate the hard work of Iowa’s hog farmers with Pork Month. The state of Iowa has over 6,000 hog farms in operation and the pork industry makes a significant...
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Vinton Tree Nursery Joins Green Farmstead Partner Program
West Des Moines, Iowa – September 30, 2014 — Frazier Nursery has been designated a participating landscape professional in the Green Farmstead Partner program. The on-farm environmental initiative promotes the planning and installation of tree plantings on livestock and poultry farms. It’s a collaborative effort involving the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, Trees Forever and...
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CSIF Offers 2015 Summer Internship
West Des Moines, Iowa – September 15, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is accepting applications for an internship position for the summer of 2015. CSIF is offering an internship to encourage students to take an active role in assisting the livestock industry and gain the knowledge needed to lead the agriculture...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – September 2014
Rules and Regs Highlight Talk to Neighbors like a Pro In today’s lawsuit-happy world, it is more important than ever for farmers to make the time to develop positive relationships with their neighbors. Whether you are planning to grow your livestock farm or maintain the numbers you currently have, it is significantly easier and cheaper...
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#IowaFarmFam Photo Contest Winner Announced
To commemorate the organization’s 10th Anniversary, CSIF hosted a “Farming is a Family Affair” photo contest during the month of August. Families from across the state of Iowa submitted photos that showcased everything from checking crops as a family, to working cattle, to getting ready to go to the field, to showing livestock, to learning...
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CJ Farms Hosts Cattle Building Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – August 29, 2014 – Farmers interested in learning about the benefits of raising cattle under roof are invited to attend an open house at CJ Farms on Thursday, September 4 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CJ Farms is located at 2424 10 Street, Lamont, Iowa. The event is open...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – August 2014
Rules and Regs Highlight Preparing to Pass an Inspection As fall approaches, make sure your livestock or poultry farm is prepared to pass an inspection. Inspections of all sizes and types of livestock farms are happening across the state, including both confinements and open feedlots. DNR has been notifying farmers 1-3 days prior to an...
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CSIF Photo Contest Guidelines
To commemorate a decade of service to Iowa farm families, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is sponsoring a photo contest called “Farming is a Family Affair” from August 4 – August 28 through its Facebook page. How to Enter: Simply email your name and favorite farm family photo to aswanson@supportfarmers.com to enter. Photos...
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CSIF Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Photo Contest
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – August 4, 2014 – To commemorate a decade of service to Iowa farm families, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is sponsoring a photo contest called “Farming is a Family Affair” from August 4 – August 28 through its Facebook page. The photo with the most ‘likes’ will receive...
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