Sand County Foundation’s team of scientists works in partnership with farmers, ranchers, forestland owners to conduct needed research and demonstrations of effective conservation farming methods. This work provides agronomic and environmental data to advance the adoption of land management techniques that can improve soil, water resources, and wildlife habitat.
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative will advance conservation practices across imperiled grasslands.
Learn moreSand County Foundation is empowering farmers with real-time data about their conservation practices.
Learn moreThis approach to conservation on agricultural land provides the greatest benefit to water quality, while providing a high level of flexibility to the farmer.
Learn moreGrazing livestock is one of the five principles of soil health. Sand County Foundation is working in partnership with farmers to demonstrate the environmental and farm benefits of grazing.
Learn moreResearch shows planting dense, diverse and deep-rooted strips of prairie next to corn and soybean fields has multiple environmental benefits.
Learn moreFarmer-led watershed groups are an efficient, low-cost approach to conservation. Sand County Foundation supports and initiates these groups in new areas.
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