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"First they sleep, then they creep, and then...they leap!"
AMES, Iowa — "First they sleep, then they creep, and then...they leap!"
Believe it or not, that saying is actually describing the growth of prairie grass over the years. It starts slow in the first year, spends the next expanding its roots, and then comes to life in a vibrant display by the third year.
And it turns out that the prairie offers a lot more benefits than just nice scenery. Read more about "First they sleep, then they creep, and then...they leap!"
Farming solutions that are easier on the land and more profitable
Pushing for Prairie Strips
The Stewardship Network webinar featuring STRIPS
(November, 2014) Listen to webinar by Lisa Schulte Moore on the science and practice of prairie strips! The webinar was hosted by The Stewardship Network and was originally delivered on November 12th. Read more about The Stewardship Network webinar featuring STRIPS
Pollinators, Prairie Strips and Oxbows
Pollinators, Prairie Strips and Oxbows: Creating Varied Habitat on a Central Iowa Farm Field Day Event with Practical Farmers of Iowa
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 10:00am-1:00pm
Hosts: Larry & Margaret Stone
Location: Whannel Farm | 2381 180th Street, Traer, Iowa, 50675
Guest Speaker: Tim Youngquist, Iowa State University, Farmer Liasion
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Farming for Solutions: Perennial Plants and Native Prairie Show Promise for Sustainability, Climate Goals
Farming for Solutions: Perennial Plants and Native Prairie Show Promise for Sustainability, Climate Goals
Amy Mayer
BioScience, August 9, 2023
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Prairie and Forestry Field Day at Boehm Farm
Prairie and Forestry Field Day at Boehm Farm
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 5:00-7:00pm
Boehm Farm | 12663 D Avenue, Wadena, Iowa, 52169
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