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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

Bonanza Valley Irrigation Water Management

Completed:

2023

This project consisted of an irrigation partnership to protect groundwater and a regional conservation partnership program.

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Backes Lake Subwatershed Prescribed Grazing

Completed:

2024

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Gully Control and Wildlife Habitat CRP

Completed:

2017

This project included WASCOBs, native tree and grass plantings, and wildlife and wetland restorations through CRP.

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