working together, always learning the PracticalA quarterly publication of Practical Farmers of Iowa FarmerVol. 27, No. 4 | Fall 2012 On the cover In this issue Jerry Peckumn, left, LIVESTOCK: HORTICULTURE: FIELD CROPS: EXTRAS: and son Tom pause for How to raise How Grade A Garlic Feed value of non- Annual Conference a picture in the thick of children so they won the Iowa State GMO corn Preview harvest. will want to work Fair blue ribbon (Photo courtesy of with you Jane Peckumn Fiscus) 4 8 12 14 PFI Board of Directors We love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact your board Contents From the Director members or PFI sta. DISTRICT 1 (NORTHWEST) ADVISORY BOARD From the Director ..........................................3 Kurt Van Hulzen Larry Kallem Our Vision: Spread the Word 2397 Wadsley Ave. 12303 NW 158th Ave. Livestock ...................................................4–5 Sac City, IA 50583 Madrid, IA 50156 ractical Farmers of Iowa has a should be to increase our member-
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