Sand County Foundation’s team of scientists works in partnership with farmers, ranchers, forestland owners and other land managers to conduct needed research and demonstrations of effective conservation farming practices.
This work inspires and empowers a growing number of land owners and managers to ethically care for the land to sustain water resources, build healthy soil, enhance wildlife habitat, and support outdoor recreation.
Sand 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 moreSand County Foundation is demonstrating the conservation and economic benefits of rotational grazing livestock on cover crops.
Learn moreResearch shows planting dense, diverse and deep-rooted strips of prairie next to corn and soybean fields has multiple environmental benefits.
Learn moreThe USDA NRCS, Sand County Foundation, and other partners are combining forces to address conservation issues in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin.
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