Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

"Working Together to Keep Children on the Farm" at the Shivvers Farm, 575 Nevada St., Knoxville.

Find out how the James and Julie Petersen family has worked together to build a diverse crop and livestock operation that allows all three sons (and possibly a daughter, too) to continue working on the farm. Learn how the family has worked with the Shivvers family to ensure sustainable management of the land. Discussion will include sheep and cattle production (including sheep dairy), as well as organic, conventional and non-GMO crops including corn, soybeans and small grains. 

Also speaking: Kathleen Delate, ISU Department of Horticulture

RSVP for the meal, following the program: lauren@practicalfarmers.org

Directions from the east on IA Hwy 92 at Knoxville: Drive west on IA Hwy 92 for 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Lisbon Street / County Road G48 and travel for 0.75 mile. Turn left onto 60th Avenue and drive for 1.8 miles; then turn right onto Nevada Street. The farm will be on the right side of the road in 0.3 mile.

Directions from the west on IA Hwy 92 at Indianola: Travel 16.8 miles east on IA Hwy 92; turn right onto County Road S45 and travel for 2 miles. Turn left onto McKimber Street, right on 60th Avenue, and right on Nevada Street and drive for 1.2 miles; the farm will be on the left side of the road. Note: the directions have been adapted to account for a bridge out on Co Rd S45.