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Tyler Bruck is the land stewardship director at Whiterock Conservancy, a 5,500-acre nonprofit land trust in Coon Rapids, Iowa, that offers outdoor recreation while working to conserve land and showcase sustainable agriculture. During this field day, Tyler will highlight different soil health practices used at Whiterock. The conservancy has been no-tilling and using cover crops for 20-plus years. Recently, they started growing more rye and oats, keeping some seed to plant the next year. The rest is sold to area producers.
Field Day: Enhancing Cover Crops Through Technology
Martensdale, IA
PFI Office Closed
Field Day - Small Grains, Diverse Cover Crops + Livestock at Whiterock Conservancy
Coon Rapids, IA
Field Day: Planting Trees and Grazing for the Future
Clarinda, IAPractical Farmers of Iowa works to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Our values include: welcoming everyone; farmers leading the exchange of experience and knowledge; curiosity, creativity, collaboration and community; resilient farms now and for future generations; and stewardship of land and resources. Our programs are guided by the interests and priorities of our members.
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Exira, Iowa
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