Programs

Building Your Livestock Legacy
The program:
Are you interested in financing your livestock operation? Do you want to connect with experienced farmers to continue their legacy and begin your own? The Building Your Livestock Legacy Program is here to help. We connect aspiring farmers with financial resources or match them with seasoned farmers looking to pass on their farm to non-heirs.
Overview:
Through a self-guided online mentorship program using Google Classroom, participants will work through a series of video lessons featuring experts on a variety of topics, from financing and marketing to the loan application process. The program is available to anyone who would benefit from the lessons presented, whether you are a new and beginning farmer or an established farmer looking for financial assistance.
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Photo Contest
We are thrilled to announce the start of our 2024 Annual Photo Contest! This year, we have three exciting categories for you to showcase your talent: Land, Livestock, and People. Each participant can submit only one entry per category, and you must be an Iowa resident to enter. Contest Details: Categories: Land, Livestock, and People...
Learn MoreGood Farm Neighbor Award
NOMINATE A FARMER Since 2003, the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award has recognized 156 Iowa livestock farmers who go above and beyond as environmental stewards, animal caretakers and community leaders. NOMINEES MUST MEET FOUR CRITERIA Family operation Active in their community Produce livestock or poultry to the highest animal care standards Dedicated to conservation and/or...
Learn MoreGreen Farmstead Partner Program
Are you a farmer wanting to incorporate windbreaks on your farm? The Green Farmstead Partner program can help you out! Thanks to the help of Trees Forever and the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association, we are able to provide this program to farmers across the state of Iowa.
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