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Iowa’s farmers – and American eaters – need a national discussion on transforming US agriculture
Prairie strips are now eligible for the Conservation Reserve Program
Practical Farmers of Iowa and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Eric Hoein Prairie Strips Virtual Field Day - Part 2
This virtual event will discuss prairie strips more generally and go into detail on how landowners like the Hoeins and organizations like the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation are working with farmland tenants to design, install, and manage prairie strips for soil health, water quality and wildlife. Time for Q&A will be provided. Partnered with PFI and INHF. Read more about Practical Farmers of Iowa and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Eric Hoein Prairie Strips Virtual Field Day - Part 2
Prairie strips interest is strong and growing
Prairie Strips for Improved Soil Retention, Water Quality and Habitat Creation
From Missouri Prairie Foundation:
Prairie strips are a new conservation practice that use native grasses and flowers to control erosion, filter water, create habitat, and much more. Iowa State University Agricultural Specialist Tim Youngquist will discuss details about the design, installation, and maintenance of prairie strips on corn and soybean ground. Read more about Prairie Strips for Improved Soil Retention, Water Quality and Habitat Creation
Prairie Strips Field Day
This field day is free, open to the public and includes talks, opportunities for networking, and snacks! Kickoff event for the new MiSTRIPS program. Featuring Melissa Shaw of SKS Farms, Doug Landis and Corinn Rutkoski of Michigan State University and Marc Hasenick of Hasenick Brothers Farm. Read more about Prairie Strips Field Day
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
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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