Rod and Missy Bice of Boone County have sought guidance from the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) for help with rules and regulations regarding their livestock farm, Golden Circle Pork, so it was natural to reach out to CSIF to enhance their farmstead further through the Green Farmstead Partner Program.

The Green Farmstead Partner Program began in 2009 as an ambitious effort by CSIF to bridge the gap between farmers in need of windbreaks on their farm and nursery professionals who specialize in planting trees and shrubs that work best on livestock farms. In addition to enhancing the aesthetics of livestock barns, the program also helps reduce odor, provides shade in the summer and protection during harsh winters, conserves energy, and enhances neighbor relations.

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Bob Quinn, long-time WHO radio ag broadcaster, once said, “I’m sometimes asked how we find a good farm neighbor. I tell them, ‘Raise your window shade and look across the field. You’ll probably find the very definition of one.”

The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) didn’t have to look far for their 200th recipient of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. He was right before their eyes.

Quinn was presented the award on Friday, August 22nd at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

“Bob, and his advocacy for agriculture, is the very essence of what makes a good farm neighbor,” says CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham.

For 21 years, Quinn has presented the Good Farm Neighbor Awards, honoring farmers in all but 14 Iowa counties.

He is often joined in the effort by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, who had the honor of presenting the award to Quinn.

“For over four decades, Bob Quinn’s voice on WHO Radio’s “The Big Show” has shared these families’ stories with authenticity and passion while also delivering trusted insights on markets, trade, ag policy, conservation, and so much more,” says Naig. “His warm storytelling, observant commentary, and devotion to highlighting the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recipients have made him a household name throughout our state. I am delighted to present the 200th award to my good friend Bob, a true pillar of Iowa agriculture, as this milestone honors his profound impact as a steward and champion of our state’s agricultural legacy.”

Rod relations.

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Cristen and Mike Clark Family

Mike and Cristen Clark, along with their children Halle and Barrett, farm outside of Runnells in Polk County. Their family-run operation, Clark Swine Technology, started in the 1990s.
They specialize in producing high-quality purebred Duroc, Yorkshire, and Hampshire pigs, with genetics sought after by seedstock producers and youth livestock exhibitors nationwide.

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Paul & Sara Geiselman

PaSa Farms, named after Paul and Sara Gieselman, is a multigenerational family farm located in Louisa County. The farm has been in the family since 1955, when Paul’s family moved to the area seeking greater opportunity and better land. Today, Paul and Sara, along with their children August (16), Benjamin (14), and Capp (12), operate the diversified farm.

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Annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show Raises $569,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa

The 43rd annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show continues to make an impact, raising $569,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Including this year’s donations, the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer has surpassed $6 million in donations since its inception in 1983.

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New interactive map highlights five years of Derecho recovery

A devastating weather event, known as a derecho, struck Iowa on August 10, 2020.A line of severe storms extended more than 770 miles for 14 hours. Sustained winds lasted almost an hour over a large swath of Central and Eastern Iowa, causing catastrophic damage to structures, crops and trees.

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North Central Poultry Association Hires New Executive Director, Breck Hunt

We are excited to introduce Breck Hunt as the new Executive Director of the North Central Poultry Association and Iowa Egg Council. Her first day was, August 4.

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Kelsey Timp Crowned 72nd Iowa Dairy Princess

Kelsey Timp, an 18-year-old from Ossian, was crowned the 72nd Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 6. Kelsey, daughter of Brett and Robin Timp, will spend the year serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers.

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