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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T235959
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CREATED:20260604T231303Z
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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:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
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URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20260604T230757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T230757Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Virtual Cover Crop Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This virtual cover crop workshop offers an afternoon of sessions for farmers who are currently using cover crops in their farm practices\, as well as those considering it. All are welcome to attend! You’ll hear about grazing cover crops and seasonal cover crop management. We’ll also share the basics of how to get started with cover crops and bringing livestock back to the land.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-virtual-cover-crop-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20260604T230458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T230458Z
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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:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
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URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20260604T231714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231714Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Sustaining a Legacy of Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Rosmann Family Farms is a 700-acre certified organic farm that supports three generations of the Rosmann family with a mixture of corn\, soybeans\, popcorn\, small grains\, forages and pasture as well as cattle\, hogs and chickens. Across decades\, the Rosmanns have established a patchwork of 47 different fields throughout their whole farm. They are strong proponents of contour farming\, ridge-till and producing compost to fertilize their fields. \n  \nThe Rosmanns care deeply about continuing their legacy of stewardship\, advocating for practices and policies that support healthy farms and landscapes. Ron Rosmann will share a few words about his new book “A Practical Farmer’s Journey: A History of Community\, Stewardship and Resilience” before the family leads a tour of the farm and practices that inspired the publication.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-sustaining-a-legacy-of-stewardship/
LOCATION:Harlan\, Harlan\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20260127T203510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T203510Z
UID:10000407-1787616000-1787788799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Districts of Iowa Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Annual meeting for conservation districts around Iowa; topics will include conservation planning\, practices\, and partnership strategies.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/conservation-districts-of-iowa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T235959
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CREATED:20260417T163543Z
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SUMMARY:CDI Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Based on feedback from our membership\, we have pushed back the dates by one day. \nOur conference will be Tuesday and Wednesday\, August 25 & 26. Look for details and registration information this spring.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cdi-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20260604T231908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231908Z
UID:10000457-1787817600-1787850000@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Boosting a Farm’s Resiliency Through Cover Crops and Crop Rotations
DESCRIPTION:Ross McCaw began planting cover crops in 2019 to try to reduce his nitrogen inputs. He’s taking part in a nitrogen reduction trial through PFI’s on-farm research program to document the results. In 2023\, Ross started planting a three-crop rotation to raise more rye for seed and get all of the benefits of cover crops. He added plant growth regulators to achieve a healthier rye stand for harvesting. After the rye comes out\, he drills in a diverse cover crop mix. Ross is partnering with his landlord to graze his 25 cattle in the fall and has added a grazing mix to the rotation in one of his fields. \n  \nAt this field day\, you’ll see the diverse cover crop mix growing after the rye has been harvested\, and before the cattle graze it. We’ll also see a field planted in cover crops going into corn the following year.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-boosting-a-farms-resiliency-through-cover-crops-and-crop-rotations/
LOCATION:Marengo\, Marengo\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260831T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260831T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T035337
CREATED:20260604T232150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232150Z
UID:10000458-1788134400-1788220799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Using Data for Informed Decision-Making in Northwest Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Will Jones farms just under 3\,000 acres of row crops outside of Sioux Rapids\, Iowa. Data is central to how he makes management decisions for those acres. Will is in his third year of planting corn after corn on 90% of his acres based on the carbon scores in his soil. To sample soil\, he pulls cores from zones in his fields. He also does tissue sampling to get a snapshot of what’s going on in his fields\, adjusting his management plan accordingly. Will has planted triticale\, rye\, turnips and radishes for cover crops and now only plants winter camelina. \n  \nAt this field day\, we’ll see how this data fits together. We’ll visit fields that are a result of these practices and look at the equipment Will uses for strip-tilling. We’ll also view data from the soil and tissue sampling and discuss how it has informed Will’s decisions.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-using-data-for-informed-decision-making-in-northwest-iowa/
LOCATION:Sioux Rapids\, Sioux Rapids\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,No till and strip till,Nutrient management,NW Iowa
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