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- EIN 42-1255174
- info@practicalfarmers.org
- 515-232-5661
- 600 5th St., Suite 100 Ames IA 50010 USA
- http://www.practicalfarmers.org
- practicalfarmer
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Agricultural Programs, Food
Mission: Practical Farmers of Iowa's mission is to strengthen farms and communities through farmer-led investigation and information sharing.
Target demographics: Our goals: Practical Farmers builds community in Iowa and beyond; Farmers are stewards of our natural resources; Farmers, farms and food systems are viable.
Geographic areas served: Our work is focused in Iowa, but we welcome members from outside of Iowa. Our values: Welcoming everyone; creativity, collaboration, and community; viable farms now and for future generations; stewardship and ecology
Programs: In 2014 we provided more than 200 opportunities for farmers to learn from each other. 800-plus attended our annual conference, 5,800 attended field days and 3,800 viewed 15 farminars (online webinars). In 2014, 65 PFI farmers participated in 42 on-farm research and demonstration projects, including cover crop trials, pasture monitoring, pesticide drift monitoring, and building energy-efficient walk-in coolers. 420 members helped lead the organization in 2014, through on-farm research, presentations, serving as mentors, serving on committees, speaking in the media, and more. 91% of our members have reported Practical Farmers has helped them achieve their farm goals.