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Through The Gate // October 2022
Happy Porktober! Iowa has a lot to celebrate when it comes to Porktober. Iowa’s pork producers lead the nation, making Iowa the number one pork producing state. An even more impressive feat is that nearly 1/3 of the nation’s hogs are raised in Iowa! Pig farmers are in each of Iowa’s 99...
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Through The Gate // September 2022
National Good Neighbor Day September 28 was National Good Neighbor Day! Do you know an Iowa livestock farmer who takes pride in doing things right, including caring for the environment, their livestock, and being a good neighbor? Celebrate today by nominating them for the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award! Nominate a neighbor! ...
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Janie’s View Through The Gate
By Janie Plendl As the CSIF intern, I have been given a variety of opportunities to expand both my knowledge and skillset in many areas. Anywhere from traveling and networking to photography and marketing, I have explored new skills while perfecting old ones. Traveling. While I knew we were going to be doing a lot...
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Secretary Naig to Honor Jo-Lane Dairy with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Clayton County farm family to be recognized on September 15
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Through The Gate // August 2022
How Planting Trees Benefits Hog Farms Why should you plant trees on your hog farm? For Aaron & Kali Wenger of Fayette County, a lot of consideration went into the decision to establish a windbreak on their farm. By utilizing the Green Farmstead Partner Program, the Wengers can be confident in their investment in the farm’s...
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Secretary Naig to Honor Cronin Farms with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Multi-generational Cherokee County family farm to be recognized on September 6
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Secretary Naig to Honor Martin Family with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Linn County crop and cattle farmers to be recognized for outstanding leadership in agriculture.
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Secretary Naig Honors Jolene Riessen and Sons with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Ida County crop and cattle farmers recognized for outstanding leadership in agriculture
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Wenger Family from Fayette County to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Fayette County livestock and row crop farm to be recognized for outstanding leadership in agriculture
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Through The Gate // July 2022
The View “Through The Gate” Same news. Same source. New name. Welcome to your new view through the gate. Doing Good in the Neighborhood Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Winners: Mike & Karen Bates On Thursday, July 14th, the Bates family of Washington County became the 163rd recipients of...
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