• PFI: Cover Crops, Cattle and Corn Cobs

    Monticello Monticello, Iowa

    Nicole Vernon grew up on Monck Farms, a 700-acre corn and soybean farm near Monticello, Iowa, where her parents emphasized sustainable farming and conservation practices. While at Iowa State University,…

  • PFI: Making Conservation Programs Work for You

    Red Oak Red Oak, Iowa

    On his fourth-generation farm near Red Oak, Iowa, Dave Carbaugh has done a lot since moving back 15 years ago. Across his 100 acres, he has put in filter strips, grassed…

  • PFI: No-till, Covers, & Livestock

    Waverly Waverly, Iowa

    Justin Wehling began farming in 2023 with a conventional approach. He is now making small changes and trialing different practices to improve the soil health on his land. Justin moved…

  • Iowa Water Conference

    Celebrate 20 Years of Impact Mark your calendars for the 20th annual Iowa Water Conference, taking place September 16–17, 2026. For the first time, we gather at Historic Arnolds Park…