Equipping farmers to build resilient farms and communities. |
|
“Livestock on the Land,” PFI’s feature-length documentary, was recently accepted into the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival and will be screening on Saturday, April 15 at 10:32 a.m. and 6:25 p.m. at Collins Road Theatres in Marion, Iowa.
The film will also screen at the inaugural Farm to Film Fest in Washington, Iowa, on May 20. Additional details will be released as the date approaches.
What sets “Livestock on the Land” apart from other documentaries about regenerative grazing is its focus on people, and the message that if we want agriculture that works for our people, we have to work together to build it.
If you haven’t seen the film, or wish to watch it again, you can view it online or see it in person at one of these upcoming Iowa screenings. |
|
Are you looking to start grazing, or upgrade your grazing management, but aren't sure where to start?
Do you have experience but want feedback on how to tackle the next phase of your grazing plan?
Use our easy online booking system to schedule a free grazing consultation with Margaret Chamas, PFI's livestock viability manager.
Whatever your experience, she'll advise you on how to meet your goal – whether that’s grazing for the first time, going from monthly to weekly moves or setting up an intensive system with multiple paddock shifts a day.
|
|
|
|
In propane-fueled flame weeding, weed plants are exposed to intense heat. This causes plant cells to rupture, thus weakening or killing the weed.
Daniel Sheetz, who farms in Toledo, Iowa, used this practice on his farm to see if it was a more viable option for controlling weeds in organic soybeans.
|
|
|
|
Get paid, hands-on experience while training in farm management and production skills through our Labor4Learning program.
Meredith Nunnikhoven is a Labor4Learning trainer with 11-plus years of experience.
She's looking for a farm assistant to help on her farm, Barnswallow Flowers, which uses sustainable practices to grow flowers for a CSA, farm store and more.
|
|
|
|
Rachel Burke joins the PFI staff as the new beginning farmer engagement coordinator. Before this, she was volunteering with Practical Farmers through Green Iowa AmeriCorps, starting her service term in September 2022.
In her new role, Rachel supports beginning farmers through outreach, networking and farmer-led education.
|
|
|
|
On Tuesday, Meredith Nunnikhoven, Mollie Aronowitz and Morgan Jennings shared their unique perspectives during their "Corn and Soybean Basics for Landowners" farminar.
This farminar ended with an enlightening Q&A about balancing landowner and tenant priorities and responsibilities.
|
|
|
|
Friday, April 14 | 9-11 a.m.
Join us for the last horticulture meet-up of the year at PepperHarrow Farm. Adam and Jenn O’Neal cultivate 7.5 acres of flowers at their farm in Winterset, Iowa.
Come prepared for a robust and energizing roundtable chat with flower growers as the growing season ramps up! View additional details here. Please note: There will be no farm tour at this meet-up.
|
|
Have you been featured in the media? If you're a PFI member, tell us when and where to find a link to the article, and we'll feature you in a future issue of Practical News.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
