Latest News — Farming for the Future Conference
CSIF Financing and Farm Succession Conference Draws Over 200 Farmers
Industry experts offered practical strategies to help Iowa livestock farmers secure financing and plan successful farm transitions. More than 200 livestock farmers from across Iowa gathered on Thursday, November 20, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for the 20th annual Farming for the Future Conference. The event, hosted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), focused on financing and farm transition planning. Access to capital remains one of the greatest challenges for new and established livestock farmers. To address this challenge, CSIF assembled a conference lineup focused on budgeting and building a strong balance sheet—key tools for financing a first livestock barn or expanding an existing operation.
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CSIF Conference Provided Financing Strategies for Livestock Farmers
Industry Experts Shared Ways to Bring Young People Back to the Farm On November 21, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers hosted its 19th Farming for the Future conference. More than 225 people attended the conference looking for assistance to put up their first livestock barn or to grow their current livestock farm.
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CSIF Conference to Focus on Cost-Share and Loan Programs
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its nineteenth annual Farming for the Future Conference November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.
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CSIF Provides Update on Livestock Rules and Regulations
West Des Moines, Iowa – December 11, 2023 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers is proud to offer vital tools and resources crucial for Iowa’s livestock and poultry farmers to successfully and responsibly grow their farms and help young people return to the farm. The non-profit, non-lobbying organization has seen an uptick in young...
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Experts to Discuss Timely Livestock Regulatory Issues at Farming for the Future Conference
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – October 19, 2023 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its eighteenth annual Farming for the Future Conference November 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. This year’s conference, “Rules, Regulations and the Future of Your Farm,” features a dynamic...
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CSIF Event Highlights Calving Barns as Alternative to Pasture
Livestock farmers from across the state gathered to learn more about transitioning to cattle under roof at the 16th annual Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) Farming for the Future Conference at the Clarke County Fairgrounds near Osceola, Iowa, on March 2.
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More Than 100 Farmers Gain Insight into Strengthening Their Operations at Farming for the Future Conference
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers’ (CSIF) annual Farming for the Future Conference took place on January 17, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Agriculture enthusiasts from across Iowa convened in Ames to learn from a dynamic line-up of speakers and industry professionals. Bruce Vincent, a third-generation logger from Libby, Mont., served as the keynote speaker for...
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CSIF Conference to Focus on Managing Risk on Your Farm
Industry experts to provide financing strategies for livestock farmers WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – December 6, 2017 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its thirteenth annual Farming for the Future Conference January 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. This year’s conference, themed “Financing...
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Top 10 Farming for the Future Considerations
During periods of low profit margins, it can be easy to get caught up with the current conditions of the market and overlook the preventative measures needed to ensure future profitability on the farm. Business and financial planning experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers recent Farming for the Future Conference highlighted the key...
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CSIF Conference to Focus on Managing Risk on Your Farm
Industry experts to provide strategies to improve profitability WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – December 15, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting its twelfth annual Farming for the Future Conference January 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. This year’s conference, themed “Managing...
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