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Currie Family to Receive June Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – June 23, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Mark and Mary Currie of Sac County for their outstanding efforts as neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the June recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will present...
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CSIF Tips of the Month – June 2014
Rules and Regulations Highlights Dot Your I’s and Cross Your T’s: Always Check Separations When you’re thinking about building a new confinement – whether it’s for 5 head or 5,000 – it’s important to ensure the site is in compliance with all requirements before construction starts. No matter the size, ALL new confinements must meet...
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Alliant Energy Renews $10,000 Investment in the Coalition
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – June 16, 2014 – Alliant Energy recognizes the importance of supporting Iowa agriculture and Iowa’s farm families. The Midwest energy company has renewed its $10,000 investment in the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). “We have witnessed firsthand the positive impact CSIF has made on Iowa’s farm families over the...
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June Turkey Month Tribute
By: Adelai Swanson, CSIF Intern WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – June 9, 2014 – Turkey Lovers Month showcases Iowa’s turkey farmers and their dedication to raising a healthy, high quality product. Turkey has always been a centerpiece on families’ tables, especially during the holiday season. Americans enjoy almost 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving. However, 48%...
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Iowa Dairy Farmers are a Reason to Celebrate
By: Adelai Swanson, CSIF Intern WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – June 2, 2014 – This June we recognize and celebrate Iowa’s dairy community. Iowa dairy farmers care for 204,000 milk cows on 1,684 separate farms. These cows produce 4.35 billion pounds of milk each year, consequently ranking Iowa 12th in the nation for total milk...
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Keith and Kendra Bunger to Receive May Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
West Des Moines, Iowa – May 22, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) commends Keith and Kendra Bunger of Grundy County for their outstanding efforts as neighbors and community leaders. They have been named the May recipients of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will...
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Ditch Family Hosts New Hog Barn Open House
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 22, 2014 – Families, neighbors and community members are invited to attend an open house and complimentary dinner Tuesday, June 3 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Matt and Melissa Ditch farm outside of Center Point. The Ditch family will offer tours of their new barn, explain...
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Swanson Joins Coalition Team as Summer Intern
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 19, 2014 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is pleased to announce the addition of Adelai Swanson, who will serve as the organization’s intern. Swanson will assist the organization by coordinating farmer and ag student education and outreach activities. She will also assist with the day-to-day operations...
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Iowa Youth Optimistic About Agriculture
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – May 13, 2014 – A recent survey conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) of Iowa FFA members shows agriculture is a strong factor in keeping Iowa’s youth in the state. Approximately 97 percent of respondents have a positive outlook on agriculture’s future in the state and 86...
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CSIF Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Iowa Livestock Farm Families
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – May 9, 2014 – May is a milestone for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), marking 10 years helping more than 2,700 Iowa livestock farm families successfully and responsibly grow their farms — and their communities. CSIF was started by farmers for farmers to help them implement best management...
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