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Doing it right for 15 Years

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) celebrates its 15th anniversary this year; marking a decade and a half of helping Iowa successfully and responsibly grow its livestock industry.

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Getting Started

The Coalition, created by farmers to serve farmers, is here to help families grow their livestock farms responsibly and successfully. We can help with siting, planning, construction, following all rules and regulations and neighbor relations.

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Start Smart Conference to Focus on Financial Strategies for Your Farm

Industry experts to provide advice for young and beginning farmers WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – July 3, 2019 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) and Accu-Steel Fabric...

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CSIF Launches Sixth Annual Photo Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Peyton Schmitt, pschmitt@supportfarmers.com, (515) 225-5491 WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – June 28, 2019 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) will kick off its sixth...

Going Green

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – June 25, 2019 – More than 70,000 trees have been planted under the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers’ Green Farmstead Partner Program since 2009 when...

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