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Hanlon Joins the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
Olivia Hanlon has been named Communications Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). In her new role, Hanlon will communicate the Coalition’s mission and services by sharing the success stories of Iowa farm families who have grown their livestock farms successfully and responsibly using on-farm best management practices. She will also support the Coalition’s outreach efforts by developing content that highlights CSIF’s commitment to helping farm families navigate the opportunities and challenges of livestock production.
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COALITION TO SUPPORT IOWA’S FARMERS NAMES ELLE RUFFNER 2026 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
COALITION WELCOMES RUFFNER AS THE 2026 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
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KUEKER NAMED FIELD SPECIALIST FOR COALITION TO SUPPORT IOWA’S FARMERS
Megan Kueker has been named Communications Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF).
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COALITION WELCOMES SEPTER AS 2025 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Septer will assist with CSIF’s mission to support the farmers of Iowa and contribute to CSIF’s social media, event coordination, industry relations, and communication strategies.
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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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KUEKER JOINS COALITION TO SUPPORT IOWA’S FARMERS
Megan Kueker has been named Communications Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF).
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Coalition Welcomes Plendl as 2022 Communications Intern
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – May 17, 2022 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is excited to welcome Janie Plendl to the team as their 2022 communication intern. Plendl will help advance CSIF’s mission of supporting farmers as they raise livestock responsibly and successfully through assisting with content creation, event planning, and maintaining...
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Brecht Joins Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
Hope Brecht has been named Communications Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF).
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Remembering Kent
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) community was deeply saddened on July 22 of this year by the death of Senior Field Coordinator Kent Mowrer. His death left a big hole in CSIF and in Iowa agriculture. “He was a true farmer at heart,” says livestock producer and long-time friend Richard Welch. “He always...
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Havens joins the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – November 4, 2021 – Kody Havens has been named Field Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Havens will provide one-on-one assistance to farm families wanting to grow their livestock farms responsibly and successfully. He’ll assist livestock and poultry farmers in following all rules and regulations, choosing good...
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