Wetlands are vital to life as we know it. These amazing, diverse, and biologically productive ecosystems provide a multitude of services: water filtration, trapping of sediment, transformation of pollutants, carbon storage, wildlife habitat, and beauty. Understanding the ecological importance of wetlands, as well as how they function, will help us all better appreciate these vibrant—and vital—parts of our landscape.
Read MoreLearn how woodchip bioreactors work to reduce nitrates and improve water quality.
Read MoreWoodchip bioreactors are a new option to reduce the amount of nitrate in drainage before it gets to local surface waters. This factsheet describes key questions relevant to this innovative approach to water quality.
Read MoreDiscussing a new conservation practice with your tenant can be challenging. To help begin the conversation, we created a new publication series with talking points and relevant research findings about specific conservation practices.
Read MoreThis Field Day Toolkit is the product of Iowa Learning Farms’ many years of planning and hosting field day events across the state of Iowa. While ILF utilizes many different outreach approaches, the importance of farmer-to-farmer interactions cannot be overstated. Field days do matter.
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