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Plants with roots in the ground year-round help keep nitrate out of our water.
In this new animated video, we show how nitrate gets into our water supply, affects our water quality and how farming practices can help.
For more, read this new blog that explains the importance of clean water as well as PFI's journey in breaking down this complex process into digestible parts.
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In July, we heard from Noah Wendt and Caleb Akin about their use of summer cover crops after small grains, including different practices they are testing and how they make decisions together as they move toward organic farming.
Check out what Noah and Caleb have been up to in our recap blog.
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Nick Wallace, an Iowa native, has witnessed the decline of soil health and rural vibrancy in his lifetime.
But Nick's vision for Iowa's future led him to co-found 99 Counties – a new Iowa-based meat marketing company that plans to start selling meat in September 2022.
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When Angela Knuth joined her husband Kerry’s family farm, she didn’t have experience with a row crop operation.
Today, she's in charge of precision agriculture technology on their farm.
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Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1-4 p.m. | Harlan, IA
Join lifetime PFI members Ron Rosmann (below, right) and Eric Madsen (right) and cultivator specialist Dale Kumpf as they discuss all aspects of Buffalo cultivators and planters.
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During the event, Ron and Eric will share their organic weed control experiences and cultivator know-how while showcasing their Buffalo equipment.
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Friday, Aug. 5 | Noon-1 p.m. |
Fall-seeded small grains work a double-shift: They keep living roots in the soil through the winter and provide a crop the following summer.
Kevin Wagner grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa and spring- and fall-seeded small grains, and also raises cattle on his farm near Platteville, Wisconsin.
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Sunday, Aug. 7 | 1-3 p.m. | Ames, IA
Planning for a land transition can be daunting. What kind of legacy will you leave?
We’ll overview a variety of ways others have transitioned land and help you prioritize what’s most important based on the legacy you want to leave.
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Hosted by: Ann Smelzter
5-8 p.m. | Otho, IA
Hosted by: Justin and Ellen Rahn
10 a.m.-Noon | Mount Carroll, IL
Hosted by: Steve and Nicole Jonas
2-4 p.m. | Boone, IA
Hosted by: Eric and Courtney Jensen
2-4 p.m. | Tripoli, IA
Hosted by: Jenna Cook
2-4 p.m. | Newell, IA
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PFI is looking for caring and passionate PFI members to join our welcoming committee.
The welcoming committee is a group of existing PFI members who are willing to reach out to new members and welcome them to the organization. It’s an excellent opportunity to make nearby connections and help new members feel welcomed right away into our network.
Committee members will receive a small stipend and can work around their own schedule.
If you would like more information about this committee or how to join, please contact Emma Liddle at emma@practicalfarmers.org, or call the office at (515) 232-5661.
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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.
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