Farmer Resources

Explore comprehensive resources on state water quality, conservation and management practices for Iowa farmers. Elevate your farm’s nutrient efficiency while working toward a sustainable future for Iowa agriculture.

Recent Farmer Resources

The Conservation Stewardship Program helps you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation. 
The Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers initiative offers 30-year contracts through its CLEAR30 pilot. FSA introduced this pilot in 2020, originally focused on 12 states in the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay watershed. CLEAR30 is now available nationwide.
Protecting soil and water resources or addressing issues such as soil erosion, fertilizer and manure management, or improving water quality can be a daunting task. State and federal agencies have many knowledgeable people and financial and technical assistance programs available to help private landowners address their concerns and meet soil and water goals.