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Naig, Mowrer Named Honorary Master Pork Producers

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) today launched the Building Your Livestock Legacy Program, a self-guided, online mentorship initiative designed to connect aspiring livestock farmers with essential financial resources and/or with established farmers who want to pass their farm operation onto the next generation.

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Multi-generational Linn County pork producers honored at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Matt and Melissa Ditch Family of Center Point. The presentation took place on Wednesday, Jan. 22, during the annual Iowa Pork Congress held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

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Renewing the Mission for the Next 20 Years

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) today launched the Building Your Livestock Legacy Program, a self-guided, online mentorship initiative designed to connect aspiring livestock farmers with essential financial resources and/or with established farmers who want to pass their farm operation onto the next generation.

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Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers Launches Innovative Mentorship Program that Connects Beginning Farmers with Financial and Expert Resources

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) today launched the Building Your Livestock Legacy Program, a self-guided, online mentorship initiative designed to connect aspiring livestock farmers with essential financial resources and/or with established farmers who want to pass their farm operation onto the next generation.

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Multi-generational Fayette County farm family has a long history of community involvement and leadership

DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 3, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Tim and Amanda Arthur Family of Fayette County on Wednesday, December 4. The presentation will take place at an event beginning at 11 a.m. at the Hawkeye Community Hall, 102 E. Main Street, Hawkeye. Tim and Amanda Arthur live on a farm in rural Sumner that Tim’s grandparents, Lyle and Zenita Arthur founded in 1975. Tim originally farmed alongside his parents, Mark and Nancy, for a few years before they retired in 2015. The diversified family farm today includes both crops and livestock as well as a custom farming business. Chase and Johnathan Redfern and Grace and Bradley Arthur, Tim and Amanda’s children, represent the fourth generation to be involved.

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State Fair Celebration Honors 20 Years of CSIF

In the 20 years since the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) was formed to help farmers grow responsibly and successfully, CSIF has become the go-to resource for questions about starting and growing livestock farms. On Wednesday, August 14, farmers, Iowa agriculture dignitaries and industry leaders met at the Iowa State Fair to celebrate that...

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Des Moines County Heritage Farm family contributes to the success of their community, while taking good care of their land and livestock

DES MOINES, Iowa (September 3, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Dodds Family of Des Moines County on Thursday, September 5. The presentation will take place at an event beginning at 11 a.m. at their family farm located near New London. Established in...

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Entrepreneurial Franklin County farm family to be recognized for their commitment to the community and care for their land and livestock

DES MOINES, Iowa (August 21, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Isreal (Is) and Kristin Noelck Family of Franklin County on Friday, August 23. The presentation will take place at an event beginning at 11 a.m. at the Hampton Golf and Country Club,...

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Twenty Years of Meeting Farmers’ Needs

In 2004, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers was formed to help Iowa’s livestock farmers implement best management practices, properly site locations for new livestock barns and feedlots, interpret growing rules and regulations, and enhance neighbor relations. Family farms, eager to bring a son or daughter back into the farming operation, often added a modern...

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Sioux County farm family is not only a leader within Iowa agriculture, but they are deeply connected and committed to their community

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Bruce and Deb Dooyema of Sioux County on Wednesday, July 24. The presentation will take place during an event beginning at 11 a.m. at the Sioux Center Ambulance Garage in Sioux Center. Center Fresh...

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