Join us for a joint field day with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, the National Turkey Federation, Trees Forever and WHO Radio to learn how trees and native grasses can be used to improve energy efficiency, reduce snow drifting, improve water quality, and beautify your livestock operation.
“Doing Things Right” On-farm Workshop
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Program
Welcome
Brian Waddingham, Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
Ben Leichty, farmer
Iowa Turkey Industry Update
Gretta Irwin, Iowa Turkey Federation
How Could Trees Benefit your Farm? A Look at the Green Farmstead Partner program
Rita Cook, Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
12:45 p.m. Load Bus and Drive to Turkey Farm
Benefits of Shelterbelts, Variety Selection & Site Considerations
Tim Egli, Egli Landscapes
Working Watersheds: Buffers and Beyond
Mark Pingenot, Trees Forever
Walking Tour
Q&A Session
1:45 p.m. Load Bus and Return to Stockyards
2:00 p.m. Conclude
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