Practical Farmers of Iowa (also known as PFI or Practical Farmers) is a
non-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
farmer organization supporting agricultural producers in
Iowa
Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to th ...
, and around the central United States.
PFI's mission is to advance profitable, ecologically sound, and community-enhancing approaches to agriculture through farmer-led investigation and information sharing.
Practical Farmers of Iowa is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. For fiscal year 2012, Practical Farmers had an operating budget of approximately $1.1 million.
History
Practical Farmers of Iowa was founded in 1985 by Richard Thompson, Larry Kallem, Rick Exner, and Rick Voland.
References
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External links
* https://practicalfarmers.org
Agricultural organizations based in the United States
Agricultural education
Agriculture in Iowa
Sustainability
1985 establishments in Iowa