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SUMMARY:PFI: Grazing CRP for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:The Adam family has farmed their land near Harper\, Iowa\, since 1851. Eric and Madison Adam are trying to manage the ground with the next 175 years in mind. One of the tools they’re using is grazing land set aside in the Conservation Reserve Program. Eric believes that CRP is an investment in soil health as part of a long-term crop rotation. But taking land out of production can be a barrier to adoption. \n  \nOne lesser-known but useful way Eric and Madison are adding value to CRP is by taking advantage of a rule allowing penalty-free grazing by beginning farmers. At this field day\, we’ll learn more about this option and how it fits into the Adams’ operation. Though Eric says his acres and number of goats are on the smaller end\, he knows the ideas are useful for larger operations as well.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-grazing-crp-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:Harper\, Harper\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat,Livestock,SE Iowa
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SUMMARY:PFI: Cleaning Water With Edge-of-Field Practices
DESCRIPTION:Jim O’Connell and his son\, Casey\, specialize in corn and soybeans at O’Connell Farms in Linn County\, Iowa. For the past 17 years\, Jim has planted cover crops green into both corn and beans on all his acres. His farming practices are focused on reducing nitrates from water that leaves his land. He uses a variety of edge-of-field practices\, like bioreactors and saturated buffers. He also has a 1.8-acre wetland. These practices have helped Jim cut nitrogen leaving his land by 70% – and recently earned him a Water Warrior award from the nonprofit Wings2Water. \n  \nJim also works closely with the city of Cedar Rapids to monitor water quality and with Iowa State University to monitor biodiversity on their farm and wetland. Join Jim and Casey as they show how they improve water quality within their watershed.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-cleaning-water-with-edge-of-field-practices/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T235959
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SUMMARY:PFI: Oxbows to Improve Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, Selden Spencer purchased farmland along White Fox Creek in Hamilton County\, Iowa. The 100-acre property\, previously owned by Ray Fry\, is a mixture of cropland\, woodland\, ravines and riparian corridors. Ray still manages the property today. Before he sold the land\, Ray worked diligently alongside The Nature Conservancy to restore an oxbow along the creek. These U-shaped former stream bends remain one of the most effective ways to improve water quality on agricultural land. \n  \nSelden and Ray recognize the importance of oxbows and work together to maintain it. They also have plans for future conservation projects. At this field day\, be prepared to walk on uneven ground as Selden shares how oxbows help Iowa’s water quality and habitat. Bring a lawn chair for opening introductions as seating will be limited.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-oxbows-to-improve-water-quality/
LOCATION:Webster City\, Webster City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,Wetland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260901T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260901T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T232330Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Establishing Native Historical Prairie Through Targeted Seed Selection
DESCRIPTION:Jon Judson and his wife\, Kay Neumann\, own and operate Diversity Farms\, a sprawling 300-acre property comprising woodlands\, wetlands\, prairie and a small pasture for grass-fed beef as well as a small orchard. Over time\, Jon has reestablished prairie from remnant prairie\, emphasizing strong genetics for robust reconstructions. His passion has led to him to start his own business in prairie restoration. \n  \nFor this field day\, wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground. Jon will show how it’s possible to create resilient prairie through targeted seed selection. He’ll also discuss opportunities for setting aside land into permanent easements and turning former cropland back into the habitat that existed historically.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-establishing-native-historical-prairie-through-targeted-seed-selection/
LOCATION:Coon Rapids\, Coon Rapids\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T202258Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Cover Crops\, Cattle and Corn Cobs
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Vernon grew up on Monck Farms\, a 700-acre corn and soybean farm near Monticello\, Iowa\, where her parents emphasized sustainable farming and conservation practices. While at Iowa State University\, Nicole bought her own 100-acre farm\, raising corn\, soybeans and cattle. She uses no-till and cover crops\, and has restored prairie and wetlands. She has also partnered with ISU on water quality projects like using corn cobs as the carbon source in bioreactors to filter tile drainage water. Named the 2025 Iowa Conservation Woman of the Year\, Nicole shows how conservation and row-cropping can thrive together. \n  \nNicole is excited to have you join her at this field day to see how cover crops have extended forage opportunities for their cattle and paved the way to new practices\, like intercropping and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-cover-crops-cattle-and-corn-cobs/
LOCATION:Monticello\, Monticello\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Habitat,Livestock,NE Iowa,No till and strip till
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T202455Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Making Conservation Programs Work for You
DESCRIPTION:On his fourth-generation farm near Red Oak\, Iowa\, Dave Carbaugh has done a lot since moving back 15 years ago. Across his 100 acres\, he has put in filter strips\, grassed waterways\, riparian forest buffers\, windbreaks\, a 10-acre pond and forage plantings\, building on work started by earlier generations. For many of these projects\, Dave has taken advantage of funding from the NRCS and expertise from other organizations. One of his goals is to “make the pastures right” so that successful management of his sheep flock will naturally follow. \n  \nCome see and learn about the improvements Dave has made\, as well as those that are in the works and ones on the docket. Dave will share how the changes contribute to his farm\, the process of establishing them and how to navigate what can be a complicated funding process.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-making-conservation-programs-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Red Oak\, Red Oak\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T232858Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Cover Crops and Conservation Across All Acres
DESCRIPTION:Jackson and Amanda Drost are part of Drost Farms\, a multigenerational family farm in Mahaska County\, Iowa\, raising corn\, soybeans and cattle. Around 2010\, the Drosts flew on their first acres of rye cover crop to graze with their cow-calf herd. Those initial acres have increased in recent years. While using primarily rye and oats\, they have begun adding other species like turnips and camelina. They also use buffer strips\, sediment basins\, terraces\, waterways and saturated buffers. \n  \n\nJackson’s passion for farming started at a young age. He’s now passing that love to sons Richard and Andy\, who have started their own popcorn business. The Drosts are excited to share how and why they use cover crops on 100% of their acres\, and how they steward the land and water for future generations.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-cover-crops-and-conservation-across-all-acres/
LOCATION:Oskaloosa\, Oskaloosa\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,Livestock,SE Iowa
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