The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is proud to have supported the Mohr family in their growth, including providing guidance in siting their cattle barn to ensure environmental compliance and long-term viability.

The Mohr’s commitment to raising livestock sustainably and successfully also earned them the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award in 2023.

The way manure is stored, whether stockpiled, land-applied, or contained, affects the required distance from water sources.

Proper storage helps protect water quality and ensures compliance with regulations.

For more information, call the Coalition

at 800.932.2436

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