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Creston Workshop to Help Farmers Prepare for Inspections
West Des Moines, IA – January 31, 2014 – Farmers concerned about inspections of livestock farms can attend an informational workshop March 4 (rescheduled from Feb. 20, due to inclement weather) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Allied Health and Science Center on the main Southwestern Community College campus in Creston. EPA Region 7 and the Iowa DNR...
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Iowa Farmer Today Publications Invests in CSIF
DES MOINES – January 6, 2014 – Iowa Farmer Today Publications, a company focused on providing timely agricultural news and information to Iowa’s farmers, affirms its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The financial commitment made by Iowa Farmer Today Publications will assist CSIF in its...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – January 2014
Rules and Regulations Highlight Winter Feeding Areas Areas where cattle are wintered on corn stalks or other crop residue are on environmental regulators’ radar. In particular, DNR and EPA are looking for winter feeding areas that have manure discharges that reach a water source. Important factors include the number of animals, size of the area,...
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CSIF Conference to Help Iowa Farm Families Grow Successfully
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – December 16, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its ninth annual Farming for the Future conference to help livestock farm families grow existing farms, better manage risk, and look at the financial feasibility of raising livestock today. The conference will be held January 16 from...
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Richards Named December Good Farm Neighbor Award Recipients
West Des Moines, Iowa – December 9, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Jim and Lynda Richards of Warren County for their outstanding efforts as a neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the December recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will...
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FCSAmerica Supports Farmers Through Investment in CSIF
DES MOINES, Iowa – December 2, 2013 – Farm Credit Services of America, (FCSAmerica) a company dedicated to serving the agricultural credit and financial needs of farmers and ranchers, reaffirmed its support of Iowa agriculture through an investment in the non-profit Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The financial commitment made by FCSAmerica will assist...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – December 2013
Archived Webinar Explaining DNR Inspections Available Online An archived version of the Coalition’s webinar to help Iowa’s livestock and poultry farmers prepare for on-site inspections of their farms is now available on the CSIF website. The webinar explains the EPA Region 7 and Iowa DNR “Work Plan Agreement” and its impact on livestock and poultry...
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2013 Breaks CSIF Record
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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‘Growing Your Livestock Farm’ Workshop Offered December 6
West Des Moines, Iowa – November 26, 2013 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is partnering with Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Swine Industry Center to host a workshop for farmers interested in adding livestock to their farm. The workshop will be held December 6 from 12:30 –...
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Raasch Family Hosts New Hog Barn Open House
Event to Highlight New Environmental Safeguards, Economics and Technology WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – November 19, 2013 – Families, neighbors and community members are invited to attend an open house and complimentary lunch Wednesday, November 27 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Matt and Janene Raasch farm outside of Odeobolt. The Raasch family...
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