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Soil Health Initiative

Principles of Soil Health

  1. Keep the soil covered

  2. Minimize disturbance 

  3. Keep living roots in the ground

  4. Diversify rotations

  5. Integrate livestock

 

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The Stearns Conservation District has multiple programs with funds available for cover crop and tillage management for Stearns County farmers. Let us help you decide what may personally work best for your operation! If you are interested in learning more about our programs, call 320-251.7800 ext.3 or stop in our office from 8:00am to 4:30pm to talk to a SCD Conservation Planner!​

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Projects | Highlights

Waste Storage Facility 2025

Completed:

2025

This project consisted of a waste storage facility that helped with waste management and nutrient management.

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Cover Crops, Tillage, and Irrigation Water Management Practices Project 2025

Completed:

2025

This project consisted of cover crops, no-till, irrigation water management, soil moisture sensors, and flow meters.

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612.2 Acres of Cover Crops Project 2025

Completed:

2025

This project consisted of 612.2 acres of Winter Cereal Rye and Oat Cover Crop Mix.

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