Practical News
October 12, 2018
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Equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities.
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A group of attendees at the Kalona Creamery tour on Oct. 5 learn about the technology used in the creamery's milk receiving bay. More than 100 people attended the event to learn about the creamery's history and how different dairy products are produced, including cheese curds, ice cream and Kalona SuperNatural organic products. Three groups rotated among the creamery, the production area and the Kalona Farms receiving bay.
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October 14:
CANCELLED Field Day -
Fall Vegetable Production and Planting
Mechanicsville | Cancelled
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We Are Hiring a Habitat and Farm Transfer Coordinator
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We are seeking applications for a new, full-time habitat and farm transfer position, based in our Ames office.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 21.
Key duties include:
- working with PFI staff, farmers, landowners and external partners on farmer-led events and research related to on-farm prairie, edge-of-field conservation practices and habitat management
- creating a network of farmer and landowner leaders in on-farm prairie and habitat
- building networks with farmland owners
- organizing regional events to strengthen PFI’s farm transfer program
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Join us Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 at Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center in Montour, Iowa,
for our 2018 beginning farmer retreat! The event brings beginning farmers together to network, plan and discuss ways to improve their farms while helping to build a sense of community among this fast-growing farming demographic. This popular event is beneficial for beginning and aspiring farmers in all enterprises.
Register today!
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Is your current Practical Farmers gear a bit well-worn? Do you want more options to show off your PFI pride?
We now have a
fresh batch of merchandise
featuring some new colors and designs, including a "Growing More Than Crops" t- shirt, a royal-blue mesh-back cap and a gray "Don't Farm Naked" t-shirt.
To make your purchase,
click here,
choose your items and select the appropriate charge for shipping. Your order should arrive within three to five business days!
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Upcoming Field Days and Events
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Saturday, Oct. 13
5 - 7 p.m. | Ogden, IA
Potluck - bring a side dish to share
Kristten and Garrin Buttermore invite you to gather with other farmers and supporters, and share a meal. You'll have a chance to tour the Buttermores' farm and expand your personal community while sharing in this year's successes and challenges.
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EVENT CANCELLED -- Fall Production and Planting
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Sunday, Oct. 14
CANCELLED | Mechanicsville, IA
Derek and Molly are the primary farmers at
Echollective Farm, a cluster of farmers, interns and volunteers cultivating 14 acres. The farm includes a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers, and specializes in several heirloom hard-neck garlic varieties.
The farm distributes produce through a CSA, New Pioneer Food Co-op, restaurants and farmers markets in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Derek and Molly value social justice, soil restoration and healthy food and communities. Lear more on the
Echollective Farm website and on Instagram: @echollective_farm.
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Sunday, October 28
2 - 4 p.m. | Council Bluffs, IA
Potluck - bring a side dish to share
Enjoy an autumn break to gather with other beginning farmers at
Hidden Hollow Farm
. Visit with friends – and make new ones – while sharing this year’s successes and challenges. Heath Hoppes will share more about his farm and his farming vision. Weather depending, he will provide a hay-rack tour to those interested. Pack your lawn chair and join us!
Visit the Facebook event for more details.
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