KUEKER NAMED FIELD SPECIALIST FOR COALITION TO SUPPORT IOWA’S FARMERS

05-05-2026 in News Release

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – May 5, 2026 –

Megan Kueker has been named Field Specialist for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Kueker had previously served as the Communications Specialist for CSIF since 2024.

Kueker will provide one-on-one assistance to farm families wanting to grow their livestock farms responsibly and successfully. She’ll assist livestock and poultry farmers in following all rules and regulations, choosing good locations for new livestock barns and feedlots, enhancing relations with neighbors and implementing best management practices that improve air, soil and water quality.

Other responsibilities will include leading the organization’s farmer education efforts, including the annual Farming for the Future Conference, coordinating the popular Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award, and networking with the state’s livestock and poultry leaders to provide timely assistance to farm families to help them manage changes to their farms.

A native of West Union, Iowa, Kueker grew up on a small dairy farm. She graduated from Iowa State University in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications.

“The Coalition has been a trusted resource for Iowa farm families wanting to remain viable on the land and active in their communities for more than twenty-two years,” said CSIF executive director Brian Waddingham. “Megan will help maintain and advance the Coalition’s reputation as a prompt, reliable and trusted resource for livestock and poultry farmers to call when they need assistance growing or maintaining their farms.”

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers was created by farmers to help farmers raise livestock successfully and responsibly. It’s a joint partnership involving the Iowa Beef Industry Council, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Egg Council, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Turkey Federation and Midwest Dairy.

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