As farmers look to diversify their Iowa farms, they are calling the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) first to talk through their plans before beginning any sort of construction.

That’s because the Coalition is a no-cost, confidential source that helps explains the rules and regulations when it comes to livestock production. The Coalition staff meets with farmers who are interested in adding livestock to their farm. They meet with farmers to discuss which sites would be acceptable to raise livestock, and then lay out the rules and regulations that apply not only to immediate plans for raising livestock, but regulations that might...