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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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NEW STUDY SHOWS IOWA AGRICULTURE EVEN STRONGER
Iowa’s 86,911 family farms continue to be a key driver of Iowa’s economy, contributing 32 percent more to the state economy than in 2017, according to a new study commissioned by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The study shows that more than 22 percent of Iowa’s total economic output came from Iowa agriculture in 2022.
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Farming is a Family Affair
The Streit family of West Bend, Iowa, has cultivated their farm for over three decades, fostering a legacy of hard work and community support. Diane and Tony Streit, alongside their children and grandchildren, have embraced farming as a way of life, passing down valuable lessons and traditions.
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CSIF Helps Farmers Tell Ag’s Story
New Day Dairy near Clarksville in Butler County is unique in many ways. In addition to its state-of-the-art robotic milking operation, it houses a guest barn designed to give visitors a bird’s eye view of the dairy operation. At New Day guests can watch 150 dairy cows 24/7 as they eat, rest and...
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Through the Gate // June 2024
Committed To Doing Things Right Iowa Governor Reynolds’ Executive Order 10 revamped the state’s livestock production rules in an attempt to streamline regulation. It standardized language, added an online interactive flood plain map, and eliminated language that was already on the DNR website or in the Iowa Code. “There were other tweaks as well,” says...
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Wapello County farm family is focused on the future of agriculture
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Doug and Janet Brinegar Family of Wapello County today. The presentation was made during an event at the Wapello County Expo Grounds. Brinegar Cattle Company is a diverse crop and livestock family farm located...
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Dedicated long-time CSIF employee and family farmer remembered for his contributions to Iowa agriculture
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 19, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will honor the late Kent Mowrer with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during an event at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke will present the award on behalf of Secretary Naig. Kent’s widow, Chris,...
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New Rules, Same Values
Iowa Governor Reynolds’ Executive Order 10 revamped the state’s livestock production rules in an attempt to streamline regulation. It standardized language, added an online interactive flood plain map, and eliminated language that was already on the DNR website or in the Iowa Code.
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Multi-generational Palo Alto County farm family shows dedication to their community while demonstrating good stewardship of their land and cattle
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig honored the Streit Family from Palo Alto County with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during an event at the family’s farm near West Bend on Friday, June 7. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke presented the award on behalf of Secretary Naig.
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Through the Gate // May 2024
Committed To Doing Things Right Brian Waddingham, CSIF executive director, took the call and came to Dickinson County near Spirit Lake to see Lambert’s farm for himself. “Making that call is one of the best things I’ve done for my family and my farm,” says Lambert. Lambert wanted to move his cattle into confinement. The...
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