Tag: agroecology
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STAR has potential to advance conservation goals
By Dr. Michael Woods, CEO, Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts Considering unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime federal investments into climate-smart agriculture, 2023 was envisioned as a potential turning point for agricultural conservation efforts across the United States. Major investments such as the USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 were […]
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Kane County strives to strike urban/rural balance
Illinois Prairie Pollinator Rain Garden at the Kane County Farm Bureau, Saint Charles. Located 45 miles west of Chicago’s Millennium Park, Kane is Illinois’ fifth most populated county and the Land of Lincoln’s leader for proactive land use planning to support agriculture. Three decades ago, Kane County leaders watched suburban sprawl transform neighboring DuPage County. […]
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$750 Bonus from Precision Conservation Management
Precision Conservation Management is a free, farmer-first program that provides one-on-one support to qualifying farmers to help them understand the costs and benefits of conservation practices. PCM Supply Chain Partnerships create a financial advantage for farmers who are using regenerative ag practices. We seek to make conservation easy and effective, while reducing financial risk for […]
