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We have held pasture walk field days and soil pit field days, hosted students to learn about conservation practices on the farm, and welcomed guest speakers to discuss grazing management, cover crops, drone applications, and forest management practices.
We also have soil moisture and temperature sensing probes located in various crop and pasture management systems. These probes gather information on how different systems affect water infiltration and soil temperatures, helping farmers implement new conservation practices and tailor them to their goals for water infiltration and weed management.
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Practices We Encourage Farmers and Landowners to Implement
- Contour Strips
- Cover Crops
- Crop Rotation
- Grassed Waterways
- Rotational Grazing
- Perennial Headlands
- Prairie STRIPS and Contour Buffer Strips
- Grade Stabilization Structures (aka Dams)
- WASCB (Water and Sediment Control Basin)
- No-till
- Strip-till
- Reduced Tillage
- Riparian Buffer and Filter Strips
- Brush Management
- Forest Stand Improvement
- Nutrient Management
- Conservation Cover (Wildlife / Pollinator Habitat)
- Roof Runoff and Infiltration Structures
- Stream Management
- Waste Storage Facility
Learn More About These Practices
For more details on the conservation practices listed above, explore the NRCS Wisconsin Conservation Choice guide. This resource outlines a variety of practices that farmers and landowners can use to improve soil health, protect water quality, and strengthen long-term land stewardship.
Incentives Available
Financial incentives may be available for implementing some of the practices listed above. Learn more about available programs in the guide below, and reach out to us via email if you’re interested in getting started.