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Iowa Dairy Farmers are a Reason to Celebrate
By: Adelai Swanson, CSIF Intern WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – June 2, 2014 – This June we recognize and celebrate Iowa’s dairy community. Iowa dairy farmers care for 204,000 milk cows on 1,684 separate farms. These cows produce 4.35 billion pounds of milk each year, consequently ranking Iowa 12th in the nation for total milk...
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Keith and Kendra Bunger to Receive May Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – May 22, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Keith and Kendra Bunger of Grundy County for their outstanding efforts as neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the May recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will...
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Ditch Family Hosts New Hog Barn Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 22, 2014 – Families, neighbors and community members are invited to attend an open house and complimentary dinner Tuesday, June 3 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Matt and Melissa Ditch farm outside of Center Point. The Ditch family will offer tours of their new barn, explain...
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Swanson Joins Coalition Team as Summer Intern
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 19, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is pleased to announce the addition of Adelai Swanson, who will serve as the organization’s intern. Swanson will assist the organization by coordinating farmer and ag student education and outreach activities. She will also assist with the day-to-day operations...
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Iowa Youth Optimistic About Agriculture
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 13, 2014 – A recent survey conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) of Iowa FFA members shows agriculture is a strong factor in keeping Iowa’s youth in the state. Approximately 97 percent of respondents have a positive outlook on agriculture’s future in the state and 86...
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CSIF Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Iowa Livestock Farm Families
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – May 9, 2014 – May is a milestone for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), marking 10 years helping more than 2,700 Iowa livestock farm families successfully and responsibly grow their farms — and their communities. CSIF was started by farmers for farmers to help them implement best management...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – May 2014
Rules and Regulations Highlight Construction Requirements for Small Animal Feeding Operations The requirements to build a new livestock or poultry confinement barn vary based on the animal unit capacity of the farm. Remember to include the animal units from the proposed project, as well as any other animals you own that are housed in a...
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May Beef Month Tribute
By: Adelai Swanson, CSIF Intern The month of May not only ushers in spring planting, graduations, and summer plans, but also Beef Month! Take the time to enjoy the beautiful weather and put some beef on the grill! As you prepare for summer picnics and family gatherings try a new recipe and add beef to...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – April 2014
Iowa Agriculture Poised for Positive Growth The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) has received a record number of inquiries from livestock farmers in the past three months, indicating that expectations for agriculture’s future in Iowa are very positive. The questions range from farmers needing assistance in siting new hog or cattle buildings, help with...
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Marty and Michael Burken to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – April 16, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Marty and Michael Burken, who run Blue Hyll Dairy in Clinton County, for their outstanding efforts as neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the April recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of...
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