Practical Farmers of Iowa Announces 2025 Field Day Season

Stay informed, stay empowered: invest in the journalism that invests in you. AMES, Iowa — Farmers, landowners and friends of farmers are invited to participate in Practical Farmers of Iowa's 2025 field day season. This year, more than 60 farmer-led events are happening across Iowa and surrounding states from June through November. All events are led by PFI farmer members who are eager to share their knowledge, discoveries, mistakes and successes so others can learn and grow their own operations. "It doesn't matter if you're just getting started or have been farming for decades, or if you farm 2 acres or 2,000—there's something for everyone at a PFI field day," Liz Kolbe, PFI's farmer-led education director, says. Field days cover a wide range of topics, showcasing farmers with operations of all sizes and production practices. This year's events explore conventional and organic field crops, cover crops and small grains; livestock systems of various scales and species; fruit and vegetable production; flowers and orcharding; efforts to add habitat and conservation practices; and more. To continue to serve PFI's growing network, 13 field days will be held in states outside of Iowa, including Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. "This is by far our largest field day season yet," Liz says. "We're excited to give more farmers than ever the chance to connect, swap ideas and get inspired, and our hope is that attendees leave with at least one new idea they can take back to their own farms." PFI field days are free to attend and open to all—membership in Practical Farmers of Iowa is not required or expected. Events are marked by a welcoming atmosphere, a spirit of curiosity, a culture of mutual respect and farmers openly sharing their knowledge and experience. All events occur rain or shine. While RSVPs are not required for most field days, they are appreciated to help with event and meal planning. The full list of events – along with additional information about PFI field day policies and logistics – is available at practicalfarmers.org/field-days. Practical Farmers' 2025 field days are supported by Level A sponsors Choose Iowa | Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship; Diverse Corn Belt; Grain Millers; Green Cover; Mad Capital; Naylor Seed; Niman Ranch; Organic Valley; Sunderman Farm Management Co.; and Tidal Grow AgriScience. Elevate your inbox with the DecorahNews.com newsletter! Receive free thought-provoking articles, actionable advice and inspiring stories every week.