Join Partners IN Food and Farming (PIFF) at Kiesler Family Farm in Floyd County (8200 Chapel Hill Road, Borden, IN, 47106) for an afternoon of hands-on learning and skill building — connecting the dots between conservation practices and profitability!
About the Farm
Kiesler Family Farm is a diverse operation raising pastured cattle, corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay on ~1,200 acres of family-owned and leased land in Southern Indiana. Farmer Brock Kiesler is dedicated to producing high-quality forage while building healthy soils with practices including cover cropping, crop rotation, and no- or low-till methods.
This balanced approach to soil health and productivity earned Brock the Indiana Forage Council Outstanding Producer Award in 2024 and Second Place in the American Forage and Grassland Council's National Forage Spokesperson Contest in 2025. We're excited to learn more about his management approach!
What to Expect:
A discussion on the financial side of haying with Brock Kiesler
Practical recommendations on integrating hay production into your operation
Farm tour highlighting cover crops, crop rotation, and soil health practices
Equipment demonstration, including a live bale demo (weather permitting)
Food and drinks at the end of the program—stick around and meet local farmers and service providers in your area.
Agenda:
1pm: Arrival
1:30-3pm: Discussions
3-4:30pm: Farm Tour
4:30-6pm: Equipment Demo + Early Dinner
What to Bring:
Sturdy shoes or boots (please sanitize boots if worn around other livestock)
Dress for the weather - this event is outside in September. In the event of rain, we may postpone due to the equipment demo
Refillable water bottle
Cost: free!
Contact:
Reach out to Eavy at eavy@indianafarming.org or at 805-570-9888 with any questions or support for this event.
This event is hosted by Partners IN Food and Farming (PIFF) with support from Diverse Corn Belt (DCB).
