Practical Farmers of Iowa
Practical Farmers of Iowa (also known as PFI or Practical Farmers) is a non-profit farmer organization supporting agricultural producers in Iowa, 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.
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| Founded | 1985 |
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| Founder | Dick & Sharon Thompson |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Focus | Sustainable Agriculture |
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Area served | Iowa |
| Method | Research, Develop, Promote |
Revenue | $800,000.00 (2009) |
| Website | practicalfarmers.org |
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 Larry Kallem and Richard Thompson.[1]
References
- Swoboda, Rod (2013-08-19). "Dick Thompson, Practical Farmers Of Iowa Co-founder, Dies At 81". Wallaces Farmer. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
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