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A Minute with Maddi
By Maddilyn Klemme, 2023 CSIF Communications Intern Summer always brings many new experiences to college students across the nation. This summer was no exception for me as I started my communications internship with the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). Throughout my summer I was given many new and exciting opportunities. These opportunities have followed...
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Through the Gate // September 2023
National Good Neighbor Day There’s a lot to celebrate on National Good Neighbor Day! Since 2004, the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award has been awarded to 178 livestock farmers across Iowa. Each award is a celebration of the good things being done every day on Iowa’s livestock farms. Know a Good Farm Neighbor?...
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Silage Piles and Other Feedstuffs: What You Need to Know
Fall is a busy time in Iowa, from harvesting crops, to putting up feedstuffs for the coming year, to baling stalks for bedding. Before chopping silage or other feedstuffs that will be stockpiled, consider potential environmental impacts. Silage leachate, or seepage from silage piles, bags, bunkers, and silos, is not only an economic loss that...
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Steve Dolch and Family Honored as Good Farm Neighbors in Montgomery County
ANKENY, IOWA – September 22, 2023 – For over 50 years, Steve Dolch and family have demonstrated their commitment to their land, their livestock, and their community. In recognition of their progressive farming efforts, the Dolch family, of Montgomery County were awarded the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on Friday, September 15th. The Wergin Good...
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Secretary Naig to Present the Steve and Linda Dolch Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Montgomery County farm family recognized for their passion for service and commitment to their community.
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Animal Genetic Leaders from Poweshiek County Recognized as Good Farm Neighbors
CHELSEA, IOWA – September 13, 2023 – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig honored Joe and Francine Behounek as Wergin Good Farm Neighbors during a ceremony held on September 2nd, 2023. Joe and Francine, along with help from their daughter Kate Kiebach, grandson Kade Kiebach, and granddaughter Hadley Kiebach, operate Bawnmore Farms in Poweshiek County. The...
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Secretary Naig to Present the Behounek Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Poweshiek County farm family recognized for service and commitment to their community.
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Through the Gate // August 2023
View this email in Mailchimp Join us at the Fenceline Since 2004, Iowa livestock farmers have turned to the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers for free, confidential, and expert assistance in raising livestock responsibly and successfully. Join us at the fenceline and hear from industry experts and farmers about topics important to livestock...
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New Day Dairy Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbors in Butler County
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA – August 25, 2023 – Dan and Lynn Bolin of New Day Dairy were honored as Good Farm Neighbors on August 3rd, 2023, with a ceremony on their Century Farm. They farm just outside of Clarksville in Butler County with help from Dave and Pam Bolin, Dan’s parents. The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor...
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Through the Gate // July 2023
View this email in Mailchimp Farm Family Future: Calving Under Roof “One of the main things we love about farming is getting to do it together.” SkyView Beef is a family-oriented cattle operation in Floyd County, IA. The Cunninghams share how their calving barn allows the whole family to be involved in the...
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