Integrating Wildlife and Agriculture
Integrating Wildlife and Agriculture: Creating Sustainable Habitat on Working Farms
Thursday, Sept. 11
9-11 a.m.
Location
3047 York Ave.
Redfield, IA 50233
Host
Robert Harvey
Robert Harvey owns and operates Sunny Crest Farm with his wife, Ruth. They raise cattle, corn, soybeans, hay and cover crops on 420 acres near Redfield, Iowa. Over the past 10 years, the Harveys have worked to establish 100 acres in the Conservation Reserve Program and another 100 acres of woodland. The timber stands comprise shagbark hickories, maples and bur oaks, and are home to a variety of of wildlife such as bobcat, owls and bats.
Join Robert and his family as they explore the myriad ways you can add habitat to a working farm – and make it profitable. Robert will discuss the process of transforming agricultural land into native prairie and turning healthy timber into a sanctuary for wildlife. He’ll also talk about how to get started with potential funding sources. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to walk over uneven ground.
See & Discuss
- Cover crops as a sustainable farming practice
- Creating large-scale wildlife habitat by planting native species
- Starting and maintaining large tracts of CRP native prairie
- The benefits of timber areas for both land and wildlife
- The concept of rewilding Iowa’s landscape