We enjoyed the company of 20 different farmers volunteering in the PFI booth during the Farm Progress Show. Here’s a little bit about the Thursday morning crew:
Dave Struthers of Collins, Iowa, raises corn, soybeans and alfalfa on his family operation with his parents, brother and nephew. They also operate a cow-calf operation and an independent feeder to finish pig operation.
Something Dave is interested in learning about: Relay cropping rye and soybeans for on-farm use.
Doug Lundgren of Stanton, Iowa, raises conventional corn and soybeans.
Something Doug is interested in learning about: Managing his nutrition program to apply fertilizer at planting.
Jim Penny of Ames, Iowa, is a retired Key Co-op manager and was a former board member of the Leopold Center for 10 years. He and his son have 40 acres of corn, including some short corn, and 2 acres of alfalfa planted in a waterway.
Something Jim is interested in learning about: Management of wetlands and bioreactors.
Thank you to Dave, Doug and Jim for representing Practical Farmers at the Farm Progress Show, and thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello to farmers and staff!