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Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
P.O. Box 9127
Des Moines, IA 50306-9127

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Phone: 1-800-932-2436
Phone: 515-225-5531
Fax:515-225-5661

Aaron Putze
Executive Director-Public Relations Officer
515-225-5531 aputze@supportfarmers.com



   
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DateTitle
30758/5/2010 3:06:20 PMHigh-powered rifle used to vandalize Sac County hog farmsReward of up to $11,000 being offered for information leading to an arrest, conviction.
30697/29/2010 9:29:38 PMCSIF SPONSORS FARMING FOR THE FUTURE CONFERENCE AUG. 24Experts will gather to share timely regulatory updates with livestock, poultry farmers.
29873/4/2010 9:39:57 AMAccu Steel of Templeton invests in the CoalitionFunds to help organization in program implementation and advocacy work.
29602/9/2010 4:40:57 PMHuntrods joins CSIF to assist with popular environmental programTo assist with helping farm families participating in Green Farmstead Partner program.
284911/30/2009 10:24:51 AMCSIF, farm organizations offer reward in Sioux County vandalism case$3,500 offered for information leading to arrest of person responsible for loss of nearly 4,000 hogs.
27309/9/2009 9:34:58 PMCSIF launches innovative on-farm environmental programGreen Farmstead Partner program to help livestock farmers enhance air, soil and water quality.
26978/17/2009 10:29:28 PMNEW ANALYSIS FINDS 1 IN 6 IOWANS EMPLOYED BY AGRICULTUREAg and ag-related industries also responsible for 27 percent of state's economic output.
26647/21/2009 2:14:25 PMCSIF Farming Matters Forum to be held Aug. 26 near IndependenceSeminar, offered at no charge, will explore timely issues important to crop, livestock farmers.
26126/15/2009 9:49:10 PMIowa turkey farmers grow with neighbors in mindCoalition helps turkey farmers grow responsibly and successfully.
25725/14/2009 3:50:53 PMHANSEN JOINS CSIF TEAM AS SUMMER INTERNWill assist Coalition with public outreach efforts, service to livestock farmers.
25605/8/2009 9:34:01 AMCSIF MARKS FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO IOWA FARM FAMILIESHelps nearly 1,200 farmers raise livestock responsibly and successfully.
25484/30/2009 11:08:40 AMIOWA'S FUTURE IN GOOD HANDS, CSIF SURVEY FINDSMajority of FFA members positive about ag, want to farm, raise livestock, remain in Iowa.
25324/23/2009 3:51:51 PMFLOSS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF IOWA LIVESTOCK COALITIONFocus will remain on helping farm families raise livestock successfully, responsibly.
24352/5/2009 4:26:33 PMRAISING LIVESTOCK RESPONSIBLY IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO, EXPERTS SAYSelecting good sites for new farms is first step in process.
231411/7/2008 11:00:32 AMIowa Turkey Federation joins Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers'The time was right' to become a more active partner of CSIF, says ITF President.
22499/24/2008 3:36:10 PMFARM ORGANIZATION INCREASES REWARD IN VANDALISM CASE NEAR EXLINEUp to $7,500 now being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case.
22379/17/2008 11:36:51 AMLIVESTOCK FARMERS STRONGLY CONDEMN ANIMAL ABUSE AT BAYARD FARMThose involved must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
22189/4/2008 11:17:39 AMNEW RESOURCE TO HELP FARM FAMILIES RAISE LIVESTOCK RESPONSIBLYGood Neighbor Guide available from the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers.
21236/27/2008 11:34:45 AMRESPONSIBLE LIVESTOCK FARMING NOT PRECEDENT SETTINGIowa Great Lakes Association agreement will hurt independent farm families
20846/4/2008 10:22:56 AMDAIRY MONTH CELEBRATION JUNE 23 IN SIOUX COUNTYDykstra Dairy of Maurice to host; Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey to keynote.
20765/29/2008 2:05:17 PMEDUCATIONAL CATTLE FEEDLOT TOURS TO BE HELD JUNE 16-19Series of four events to help cattle feeders excel responsibly.
20084/24/2008 8:57:51 AMIOWA’S FUTURE BOLSTERED BY FFA AND AGRICULTURE, SURVEY FINDSCSIF survey finds more young people want to farm, desire to live in Iowa after graduation.
19293/13/2008 10:39:54 AMHOGS KILLED AND MAIMED DURING WEEKEND INCIDENT NEAR COLLINS Farmers offering $1,500 reward for information leading to a conviction.
18872/11/2008 4:59:01 PMEDUCATIONAL FORUM TO HELP IOWA FARMERS GROW SUCCESSFULLYFarmer education event sponsored by CSIF to be held March 25 in Ames.
18431/15/2008 12:37:53 PMProper planning can aid responsible livestock farm growthIt takes time to do research and neighbor communications, experts say.
18321/8/2008 10:45:02 AMCSIF, KMEG-TV TO HELP FARM FAMILIES TELL THEIR STORIESWeekly prime-time feature to showcase agriculture's importance.
177712/4/2007 11:10:58 AMIOWANS HERALD COALITION'S WORK IN SUPPORT OF FARM FAMILIESOrganization helps 225 farm family grow responsibly in 2007.
16148/13/2007 10:31:28 AMWILSON TRAILER, KENT FEEDS INVEST IN CSIFFunds to be used to help livestock farmers grow responsibly and successfully.
15487/10/2007 7:59:23 AMHog Slat invests in Coalition to Support Iowa’s FarmersLivestock equipment company commits $5,000 to further CSIF’s goals
15146/13/2007 2:07:06 PMBEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES HAVE ADDED IMPORTANCE DURING SUMMERIncreased neighbor activity, reduced odor dispersion must be considered.
14424/23/2007 2:49:28 PMVinchattle elected CSIF board presidentDegner, Floss also elected to leadership positions
14334/18/2007 8:52:07 AMFARMERS, MEDIA AGREE: IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT LIVESTOCKGood communication foundation for building solid relationships.
14204/6/2007 10:47:28 AMPROPER PLANNING, MANAGEMENT CAN REDUCE ODOR TRANSPORTLivestock experts highlight best management practices and CSIF farm forum.
14103/30/2007 1:47:14 PMCATTLE FARMING POISED FOR GROWTH IN IOWA, EXPERT SAYSFarm families, communities to benefit from the industry's return.
13342/21/2007 1:10:02 PMRITTER NAMED CSIF FIELD SPECIALISTNew staff member to enhance Coalition's service to farmers.
13002/6/2007 12:07:41 PMGOOD LOCATIONS, OPEN COMMUNICATION KEY TO RAISING LIVESTOCKCoalition highlights responsible steps for livestock farming at Iowa Pork Congress.
12871/31/2007 8:22:32 AMCSIF TO SPONSOR FARMING MATTERS FORUM IN MASON CITY March 27 event to help livestock farmers grow responsibly, successfully.
12721/23/2007 9:34:28 AMVIOLENCE AGAINST LIVESTOCK FARMERS CONDEMNED BY CSIFUrge full investigations and to prosecute those responsible.
121712/21/2006 8:51:34 AMCOALITION HELPS 220 LIVESTOCK FARMERS GROW RESPONSIBLY IN 2006More than 570 families receive helping hand since CSIF's launch in May 2004.
116411/15/2006 11:18:36 AMCSIF LAUNCHED GOOD NEIGHBORS BUILDING TRUST CAMPAIGNEffort focuses on helping livestock farmers grow successfully and responsibly.
114110/26/2006 5:14:25 PMLivestock nutrients work for farmers, environmentUsing livestock manure creates jobs, reduces energy costs and improves soil fertility.
10849/14/2006 10:44:51 AMCONVERSATIONS HELP IOWA, RURAL COMMUNITIES GROWCommunicating is essential to growing responsibly, farmers say.
10689/7/2006 11:55:55 AMIowa benefits from more cattle, experts sayIncreased demand, strong renewable energy industry point toward growth.
10568/29/2006 9:23:43 AMConsumer demands drive changes in food productionIncreased efficiencies on the farm derived from shrinking grocer, processor margins.
10388/16/2006 9:53:25 AMLivestock farming key to Iowa, Jasper CountyValue of livestock marketing in Jasper County totals nearly $60 million.
10157/27/2006 2:01:14 PMLivestock farmers care for animals during summer heat"It's more than dollars and cents. It's also the right thing to do," says Chris Cornell.
9195/18/2006 1:54:24 PMPride can be a powerful force, Poweshiek County leaders toldA desire to do one's best is a good thing, CSIF executive director says.
9135/16/2006 8:26:34 AMLivestock critical to Iowa crop farmersNearly 500 million bushels of corn, 100 million bushels of soybeans fed to livestock annually.
8834/30/2006 3:38:08 PMIowans strongly oppose DNR director discretion rule Survey finds that 65 percent of Iowans believe rule gives one person to much authority.
8704/19/2006 10:03:44 AMYOUNG PEOPLE WANT TO RAISE LIVESTOCK, LIVE AND WORK IN IOWASurvey of 426 Iowa FFA students underscores role ag can play in revitalizing Iowa.
8614/13/2006 3:56:19 PMBeing neighborly the fabric of responsible livestock farmingCommunications key to growing new livestock farms responsibly, successfully.
8504/6/2006 4:03:46 PMEnhancing environmental quality priority for livestock farmersCaring for the environment also helps to enhance relationships with neighbors.
8374/2/2006 11:49:16 AMSize not a factor in livestock odor, study finds Findings of Iowa DNR study confirm role of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers.
8364/2/2006 11:46:02 AMMore than 140 farmers attend "Farming Matters Forum" Event called a success by farmes and news media.
8323/31/2006 8:57:27 AMIOWA WILL BENEFIT FROM MORE LIVESTOCK, EXPERT SAYSCARD's Bruce Bacock says the advantages to raising livesock in Iowa are many.
7501/31/2006 4:58:30 PMSeminar to focus on helping Iowa farmers“Farming Matters,” forum for crop and livestock farmers to be held March 28.
7251/12/2006 4:14:21 PMActivist groups misrepresnt Iowa livestock farmersClaims that industry growing too fast and degrading environment not based on facts.
69412/20/2005 3:46:54 PMLivestock farming a must for Story County Livestock farming helps employ 3,700 workers and ads $75 million to county's economy.
63511/2/2005 12:07:45 PMJefferson County farmers must have opportunity to grow, prosperEfforts by a locally-led group with ties to state and national activist organizations “to fight all proposed confinements” have a chilling effect on residents who want to farm and cripple the ongoing vitality of hundreds of businesses that depend on a strong economy. There's a better way and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers will pursue it.

59910/4/2005 7:32:51 AMFARMING REMAINS GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR IOWA, STUDY SHOWSGroundbreaking research conducted by Iowa State University announced Oct. 4 reveals agriculture is responsible for 25 percent of Iowa’s industrial output. The study was funded by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers.
5859/22/2005 11:12:21 AMRaising livestock remains best opportunity for many farmersA 12 percent increase in Iowa farmland prices coinciding with a record number of construction permits issued for new livestock barns doesn’t surprise a grain and livestock farmer from Waukon and a farm organization dedicated to helping livestock farmers grow and prosper.
5779/19/2005 9:28:09 AMTake pride in Iowa, livestock farmingPutting one’s pride into action can mean great things for ag and Iowa’s rural communities, says CSIF Executive Director Aaron Putze speaking in Decorah Sept. 19.
4556/15/2005 4:28:56 PMLivestock farming key to Buena Vista County“Livestock farming must remain a viable option because it represents the best way for young people to get started in their chosen occupation,” CSIF Executive Director Aaron Putze tells Storm Lake Rotarians at their June 14 meeting.
4315/25/2005 8:45:01 PMCSIF featured during prime time WMT Radio broadcast May 25Teamwork. Communication. Collaboration. Those are the keys to growing communities one farmer at a time and are efforts promoted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers.
3143/1/2005 8:02:05 AMService to farm families remains Coalition's priorityQuestion: What do 200 farm families living in Iowa have in common? Answer: Each is involved in providing safe, wholesome and affordable food for consumers and have contacted the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) for help in making their farms more prosperous.

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