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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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Doug Erlbacher and Family Honored as First Good Farm Neighbors in Crawford County
DOW CITY, IOWA – August 8, 2023 – Dow City farmer Doug Erlbacher received the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on August 1, 2023. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented Erlbacher and his family with the award. “We are celebrating a great family and their commitment to animal agriculture,” Naig said during the award...
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Secretary Naig to Present New Day Dairy with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
A pillar of the Clarksville community, the Bolin family has been farming in Butler County since 1890.
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CSIF Launches Tenth Annual Photo Contest
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – July 31, 2023 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is launching its tenth annual photo contest beginning August 1st through August 13th. The 2023 photo contest, designed to celebrate Iowa agriculture. will feature three categories: livestock, land, and people. All Iowans are encouraged to submit a photo that...
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Secretary Naig to Present the Erlbacher Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Fifth generation Crawford County farm family recognized for their commitment to their community.
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Sac County Turkey Producers Presented with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
EARLY, IOWA – July 24, 2023 – Josh and Kelli Berg were presented with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award by Deputy Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Grant Menke in a celebration at their farm in Sac County on July 14. To receive the Good Farm Neighbor Award the recipient must be active in their community,...
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Preston Family Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbor Recipients in Kossuth County
SWEA CITY, IOWA – July 21, 2023 – Located on the outskirts of Swea City, Iowa, is Preston Farms, a four-generation family farm that grows corn, soybeans, and alfalfa along with maintaining a cow/calf herd. The farm was established in 1948 by Virgil and Marjorie Preston, today the farm is primarily operated by their son...
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Calhoun County Conservation Leaders Honored with Good Farm Neighbor Award
LAKE CITY, IOWA – July 13, 2023 – Conservation is key to M&M Farms, a multi-generational livestock and crop farm in Lake City, Iowa. M&M Farms, established in 1997, is owned and operated by Mark and Melissa Schleisman. On Friday, July 7, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award...
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