Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will make stops in Decorah, Postville, and Farmersburg and Waucoma on March 26th

As part of Iowa Ag Week, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will be making several stops in North Iowa and Northeast Iowa on Thursday.

Mason City (Cerro Gordo County)

Thursday, March 26

8:00 a.m.

Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce Ag Breakfast

3700 4th St SW

Mason City, IA

Secretary Naig will address the attendees of this popular annual breakfast. Because the theme for this year is Farm-to-Table, Secretary Naig’s comments will focus largely on Choose Iowa and the momentum behind this exciting program.

Decorah (Winneshiek County)

Thursday, March 26

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (approx.)

Pinters Gardens and Pumpkins

2475 Highway 9

Decorah, IA

Pinters is a member of Choose Iowa. They have a gift shop, bakery and garden center. They are an agritourism destination and have an event center. It’s very likely that they will be doing some planting on Thursday, which they will show Secretary Naig. They also have bee hives and sell the honey on location. Secretary Naig will tour the farm / business and visit about the Choose Iowa program.

Postville (Allamakee County)

Thursday, March 26

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (approx.)

Enyart Dairy

630 Highway 51

Postville, IA

Enyart Dairy received a Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant in 2025  to add robotic milkers and other labor saving technology. Secretary Naig will visit the family farm, learn about their dairy, and see the project. He will also discuss the ag economy and highlight that the application window for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants is currently open.

Farmersburg (Clayton County)

Thursday, March 26

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (approx.)

Jason Klinge Farm

19769 Highway 13

Farmersburg, IA 52047

Jason has developed an extensive rotational grazing system that he has utilized for nearly 30 years. The pasture land supports his beef cattle herd. Like most of Clayton County, Jason’s farm is productive but composed of steep slopes. Forty years ago, Jason’s father, Stanton Klinge built an extensive system of terraces to reduce erosion from cropland.  As Jason expanded his cattle enterprise, he installed electric fence, developed water sources and seeded the cropland to a mix of grasses and legumes. All of his acres were grazed in 2025. His attention to his cattle and his management is noticeable. Jason tries new seed mixes, adjusts paddock sizes and grazing patterns each year to keep his cattle fed and healthy. Jason was recognized as Owner/Operator of the year by the Clayton Soil & Water Conservation District in 2023. 

Waucoma (Fayette County)

Thursday, March 26

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. (approx.)

Secretary Naig speaks at mental health fundraiser

308 Riverview Dr

Waucoma, IA

The New Hampton FFA President has led the way in organizing a fundraiser to raise awareness about mental health, particularly within the agricultural community. It emphasizes that farming can be highly stressful, making mental health support an important issue for rural areas. The event aims to bring people together, spark conversation, and reduce stigma around seeking help. The funds will support Farm Rescue. Secretary Naig will share remarks to the audience about the importance of mental health resources.