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Whole Farm Conservation Best Practices Manual

Whole Farm Conservation Best Practices Manual
Improving water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat while remaining productive and profitable is the focus of many conservation efforts in Iowa. Confidence in practice selection and management is essential for implementing conservation practices. This publication provides best management recommendations for farmers and landowners getting started with conservation and water quality practices by helping select and incorporate in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices most appropriate to the decision maker's land and preferences.

Edge-of-Field Conservation Series to Feature Skunk River Watershed

November 10, 2020 9:54 AM

Iowans will have three in-person and online opportunities to learn about edge-of-field nutrient management practices in early December, with a special focus on projects being done within the South Skunk River Watershed in central Iowa. Practices to be discussed include saturated buffers and bioreactors, their benefits, who is eligible, and funding opportunities. Technical assistance and cost-share funding are available, and these practices are supported by the federal Conservation Reserve Program, as well as the Iowa Water Quality Initiative...

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Webinar: Better Utilizing the Field Edge: Saturated Buffers and Bioreactors

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 12:00pm

The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place Jan. 12 at noon CST will feature Matt Helmers, professor and agricultural engineering specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center. Helmers leads research on the impact of agricultural management and conservation practices on water quality. He will draw on his expertise with field drainage systems and drainage water quality in this session. Read more about Webinar: Better Utilizing the Field Edge: Saturated Buffers and Bioreactors

Field Day: Redefining the Field Edge to Improve Profitability, Wildlife Habitat, and Water Quality

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 10:30am to 12:30pm

Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a field day Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mark Kenney’s Farm near Nevada. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. Read more about Field Day: Redefining the Field Edge to Improve Profitability, Wildlife Habitat, and Water Quality

Webinar: Making Space for Wildlife on Working Farms

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 12:00pm

The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place Aug. 17 at noon CDT will feature Jorgen Rose, habitat and policy viability manager at Practical Farmers of Iowa. Rose is part of the team that works with farmers to connect them with people, networks, education and resources they need to build more resilient farms and communities. Read more about Webinar: Making Space for Wildlife on Working Farms