Resources
Documents & Websites
Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service Local Contact
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides resources to farmers and landowners to aid them with conservation. Use this map to find contact information for your local NRCS agent.
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Practical Farmers of Iowa
Practical Farmers of Iowa’s mission is to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities. In all our gathering spaces, we strive for an environment where everyone – farmers of all types and philosophies, members, employees, volunteers, partners and guests – feels valued, heard, represented and respected.
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Conservation Drainage Network
The Conservation Drainage Network is a national partnership with the goal of improving drainage practices to meet future demands of crop production while reducing adverse environmental impacts of drainage.
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Illinois On-Farm Cover Crop Network (ICCON)
Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity for sharing knowledge and networking with a strong community of cover crop enthusiasts.
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Strategy Implementation
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy guides state efforts to improve water quality at home and downstream by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus levels in our lakes, streams, and rivers. The strategy lays out a comprehensive suite of best management practices for reducing nutrient loads from wastewater treatment plants and urban and agricultural runoff.
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NLRS Podcast
This monthly podcast cover topics related to the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
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MCCC Cover Crop Decision Tool
The Cover Crop Decision Tools are an initiative by the MCCC to consolidate cover crop information by state to help farmers make cover crop selections at the county level. The information and ratings contained in the Cover Crop Decision Tool is the team consensus based on literature, research results, on-farm experience and practical knowledge.
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MCCC Cover Crop Modules
MCCC is offering cover crop slide sets available for free use by any educator in the U.S. and can be adapted to meet local needs. MCCC has presented these slide sets as live webinars, and the recordings and slide sets will be posted after each presentation.
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Iowa State Cover Crop Decision Tree
This publication provides best management recommendations for farmers and landowners getting started with conservation and water quality practices by helping select and incorporate in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices most appropriate to the decision maker’s land and preferences.
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University of Purdue Cover Crops Resources
The Agronomy Extension of Purdue University has several resources available for cover crop establishment and termination.
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