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Overhead view of Lake Erie harmful algae bloom.

EPA Selects Four Recipients to Receive $3.7 Million in Grants to Assist Farmers with Nutrient Management in the Western Lake Erie Basin

The Nature Conservancy, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Lenawee County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Regents of the University of Michigan will receive $3,712,124 in grants funded under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. By providing technical assistance and outreach to farmers, these organizations will help reduce the amount of nutrient runoff entering Lake Erie resulting in harmful algal blooms.

July 1, 2025

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A view looking west of the phosphorus removal System and denitrifying bioreactor.

Conservation Trailblazers: Amplifying Water Quality Benefits Through Stacking Practices

As a member of the Door-Kewaunee Demonstration Farms Network and Peninsula Pride Farms, Lee Kinnard of Kinnard Farms partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to be one of the first farmers in the nation to have a denitrifying bioreactor and a phosphorus removal system built in-line on the same tile system within a field.

April 3, 2025

Working with John Macauley and a Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag Economist, AFT created a partial budget to analyze the marginal benefits and costs of adopting no-till, cover crops, and nutrient management on the Macauley Farm. As a result of the three soil health practices, John’s net income increased by $44 per acre per year or by $25,036 annually on the 567-acre study area, achieving a 135% return on investment.

Soil Health Improvements in Western New York Farm Increase Economic Gain for Farmers

Good management of farmland leads to positive environmental outcomes for healthy soil and clean water. In Western New York, the Macauley family has found that these practices can have an added benefit – a better bottom line for their farm business!

November 26, 2024

New York

Legacy to LLC — A Generational Tradition of Conservation Farming

Instilled with commitment to land stewardship, the next generation of Kane Dairy farmers sets out to take their parent’s vision for helping the family land to new levels with financial and technical assistance from Natural Resource Conservation Service programs.

April 12, 2024

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Lower Fox Demonstration Farms Network celebrates 10-year anniversary

Farmers, conservation professionals and project partners gathered to commemorate and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Lower Fox Demonstration Farms Network.

December 5, 2023

GLRI Demo Farm Produces Next Generation of Caterpillar Caretakers

A father-and-son farming team in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin are demonstrating what conservation practices and welcoming vital pollinators can do for soil health and crop yields.

September 8, 2023

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University of Wisconsin Division of Extension releases Fox Demo Farms Pilot Mentorship Program Evaluation report

A new report on the GLRI Fox Demo Farms evaluates a pilot mentorship program designed to assist farmers who are transitioning to conservation.

August 29, 2023

A Door County Dairy Farm Committed To Conservation

Fourth-generation farmers and owners of Brey Cycle Farm in Door County highlight the environmental and financial benefits of conservation practices that improve soil health and protect water quality.

July 17, 2023

Outagamie County Success from the Field: A Strong Partnership Demonstrates Good Conservation

Brothers Mark and Joe Van Asten pay it forward with the knowledge and conservation practices gathered from a long-time partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

December 29, 2022