Jeff and Nancy Pudenz of Churdan will host a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day – Owls, Oxbows and Oaks: Water Quality, Wildlife and Habitat Restoration on a Central Iowa Farm – Saturday, Aug. 16. from 2 to 4 pm at their farm, located at 418 D Ave, Churdan.
The event is free to attend and open to the public. More information about the field day is below and full details can be found on the event’s webpage.
Since buying their farm 15 years ago, Jeff and Nancy Pudenz have worked hard to create large-scale conservation areas. The land is nestled next to the North Raccoon River and hosts a variety of habitats. To broaden their impact, they’ve established several Conservation Reserve Program plantings and enrolled other land in the Forest Reserve Program. For their efforts, the couple received the Iowa Farm Environment Leadership Award and the Black Hawk Watershed Conservation Award.
“Join Jeff and Nancy as they discuss the unique environment and plant life associated with a fen. You’ll learn how they’ve sought to improve water quality by creating oxbows, 12 acres of CRP and 125 acres of mature woodland. You’ll also get to see the farm’s beaver dams and beehives,” a PFI spokesperson said.
Attendees are asked to wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to walk over uneven terrain.
RSVP: Attendees can RSVP by visiting the event page or calling PFI at 515-232-5661
