Through the Gate // January 2024
02-05-2024 in Through The Gate
Schmidt Family Farms Named First Good Farm Neighbors in Hancock County
Schmidt Family Farms, which was designated as a Century Farm in 2011, is owned and operated by brothers Jamie and his wife Beth Schmidt and Lonnie and his wife Christine Schmidt of rural Garner. The multi-generational family farm also consists of the Schmidt brothers’ parents, LuVerne and Mary Ann, as well as the next generation, including Lonnie and Christine’s children Adam and his wife Victoria and Leah and her husband Mark Reinert as well as Jamie and Beth’s daughter Brianna. Jamie and Beth are also the parents of two other daughters, Stephanie and her family from Houston, TX, and Brittney and her husband from Moline, IL. The farm also has three dedicated long-time employees.
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20 Years & Growing
Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Fenceline Podcast
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Rules, Regulations, & the Future of Your FarmRecapping the Farming for the Future Conference with three of the day’s presenters. |
Financing Your Livestock ProjectsTalking programs to help finance livestock projects & Iowa Beef Industry Council funded research projects. |
Planting Trees on Livestock & Poultry Farms
It might be winter now, but it’s never too early to think about planting trees on your farm.
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Iowa Dairy Innovation GrantsSecretary Naig announces launch of new Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants. |
Iowa Trespass LawsFederal court upholds Iowa laws against ‘undercover’ farm videos. |
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Iowa Pork CongressHighlights of the 2024 Iowa Pork Congress including new president, Master Pork Producers, and the 2024 pork queen & youth ambassadors. |
Producer Composting SeminarsThe Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will be hosting three Producer Composting Seminars across Iowa on March 12, 13, and 14. |
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Upcoming Events
All Things Beef: Pasture PrepFebruary 5 | Afton, IA |
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ICA Cattle Producer ForumsFebruary 5, 7, 8, 20, 22 |Welton, Sac City, Winterset, Bloomfield, Nashua |
Free for all members; non-members $25. Each event begins with registration and meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by an ICA Update, main speaker, and IBIC update. Events are scheduled to conclude by 8:00 p.m. |
IFBF Ag Market Outlook Meeting SeriesFebruary 7, 13, 22 | Calmar, Donnellson, Eldridge, Tipton, Moville |
Join Zach Brummer, Iowa Farm Bureau farmer education program manager, and Christopher Pudenz, Iowa Farm Bureau economics and research manager, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead. |
Farm Transition ConferenceFebruary 8-9 | Ames, IA |
Whether you want to begin farming, you are looking to transition your farm to the next generation, or you are a producer somewhere in between, this conference is for you! |
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Farming for the Future FridayFebruary 9 | The Big Show |
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“Take Root” Farm Continuation Workshops: Tama CountyFebruary 15 + 29 | Traer, IA |
Iowa Farm Bureau’s “Take Root” program helps farmers develop a comprehensive, managed approach for their family farm’s continuation and growth from the roots up. |
Farming for the Future FridayFebruary 16 | The Big Show |
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IPPA Regional ConferencesFebruary 19, 20, 21, 22 | Orange City, Webster City, Nashua, Washington |
Each regional conference will have a PQA Plus® training session from 9 a.m. until noon. The regional conference presentations will start at 1 p.m. at each location. |
“Take Root” Farm Continuation Workshops: Palo Alto CountyFebruary 22 + March 21 | Emmetsburg, IA |
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Farming for the Future FridayFebruary 23 | The Big Show |
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