Petersen Family Farms invites farmers and the public to learn how their family has worked together to bring the next generation onto the farm at a Practical Farmers of Iowa field day on Thursday, June 30, from 2-5 p.m., near Knoxville.

The event – “Working Together to Keep Children on the Farm” – is free to attend and will take place at 575 Nevada St., about 9 miles west of Knoxville. Sally Worley, Executive Director of the Practical Farmers of Iowa, who are sponsoring the event says the program will focus on the integration of family and organic agriculture. A meal will be served after the program.

RSVPs are requested for the meal. Contact Lauren Zastrow, lauren@practicalfarmers.org or(515) 232-5661.