By Doug Keene
Resource Conservation
Technician
Change in weather patterns and the lack of conservation practices, heavy rains have caused excessive water runoff and soil erosion. We have seen increased interest for conservation practices such as contour farming, no-till, grassed waterways, terraces, grade stabilization structures and cover crops. Contact your local SWCD & NRCS office to discuss options that best fits your farming operation to maintain productive soils for future generations. For more information contact me, Doug Keene, at (507) 765-3878, ext. 108.
Cost share funds available
•Cover crops installation
•Feedlot fixes
•Grade stabilizations
•Grassed waterways
•Grazing management systems
•Stream bank protection
•Urban run-off/rain gardens
•Well sealing
•Windbreak installation
Cost share funds are authorized when funds are requested that would fix a situation where soil or water quality are being lost or degraded specific to each of the above programs. The cost share programs typically reimburse a landowner for 50% or more of the costs to install the conservation practice.