This day-long conference will cover a variety of topics about growing small grains and the benefits of an extended rotation. Nine breakout sessions throughout the day will include sessions on integrating animals with a small grainsRead More...
At Practical Farmers’ 2019 annual conference, Cultivating Connections, you’ll have a chance to reconnect with old friends, cultivate new relationships and learn from a community that believes in sharing knowledge to benefit everyone. This year’s conferenceRead More...
The field day will feature host farmer Ray Gaesser and his son, Chris Gaesser, sharing their experiences with cover crops and grazing cover crops and provide tips for successfully adding them to your operation. Jacob Ness,Read More...
Tom's goal is to improve the soil on his family's century farm. To do this, he has been working with neighbors Jim Funke, Jon Merrill, and Conner Allender to integrate cattle, sheep, and poultry into hisRead More...
Prairie strips are a practice that more farmers and landowners are using to reintegrate prairie into Iowa's agricultural landscape, providing numerous water quality and wildlife benefits in the process. Join landowner Eric Hoien, Iowa Natural HeritageRead More...
We'll learn about creating an efficient watering system - which is helpful when planning rotational grazing. Bill and Stacey have added water lines and developed a portable water tank system to improve the way they waterRead More...