Farmer Resources

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Soil & Water Conservation Contacts

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.

ACPF ToolBox

The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework is a free resource to address conservation needs. Made to help local farming communities, leveraging this is high-resolution, geo-spatial system can help improve soil and water conservation efforts.

National Water Quality Initiative – Iowa

As USDA’s premiere water quality initiative, National Water Quality Initiative provides a way to accelerate voluntary, on-farm conservation investments and focused water quality monitoring and assessment resources where they can deliver the greatest benefits for clean water.