Equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities. |
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When Rose and Mike Roelf purchased 45 acres of farmland near Iowa City, Iowa, from Rose’s mother in 2014, they had a vision: to repair the land, rebuild the soil, address food insecurity and create land access for a new generation of community-conscious farmers.
The couple’s commitment to land access, conservation and long-term sustainability – as well as the thoughtful planning Rose and Mike have engaged in to guide their decision-making – led to their selection by PFI’s board of directors as the 2021 recipients of the Farmland Owner Legacy Award.
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The strategic initiatives team works creatively to build collaborative connections between the private and public sectors that accomplish the goals of our farmer members on the broader Iowa and Midwestern landscape.
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Join other row crop and livestock farmers for the Cover Crop Boot Camp, Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
We’ll hear how farmers are working with cover crops to reduce nitrogen and herbicide inputs, growing their own cover crop seed and incorporating their cover crops with livestock.
Come advance your understanding of how cover crops can work for you. This event is FREE, with registration required for lunch.
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Wouldn’t any beginning farmer like some extra money to purchase an asset that is going to add value to their operation?
When accepted into the Saving Incentive Program, you will have the chance to earn up to $2,400 in matching funds to make such a purchase.
The deadline to apply is Oct.12.
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Sept. 25 | 6:30 p.m.
“Livestock on the Land” is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of regenerative grazing and its promise for the Iowa landscape.
Bring your chairs and blankets for comfortable viewing!
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RSVPs are required for all "Catching Up" events to ensure we maintain the small, conversational environment these events are designed for.
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Wednesday, Sept. 29 | 10 a.m. - Noon
Hosts: Daniel and David Rosmann | Shelby County
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Wednesday, Sept. 29 | 4-7 p.m.
The Severson family raises 100% grass-fed beef from birth to harvest on their century family farm in Clarion, Iowa.
We’ll end the field day with Grand View Beef burgers on the grill!
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When we say PFI is proudly farmer-led, that means we: |
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- Provide many platforms for farmers to share their experience and knowledge with others
- Listen to farmers’ interests and barriers
- Strive to deliver timely, diversified learning and networking opportunities based on farmer preferences
- Actively recruit farmers to serve on PFI committees
- Solicit farmers’ input and perspectives to guide our decisions on issues they care about
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Have you been featured in the media? Tell us when and where to find a link to the article, and we'll feature you in a future issue of Practical News.
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