Outstanding Conservationists are truly that – outstanding.

Let it be said: working in the conservation field is not an easy endeavor. In fact, my husband regularly hears … Continue reading Outstanding Conservationists are truly that – outstanding.

Wild turkeys: A Minnesota conservation success story

When I was a graduate student in Oregon, I loved running along backcountry, forested roads – there was hardly any … Continue reading Wild turkeys: A Minnesota conservation success story

As I traverse the diverse landscapes of the Lower St. Croix watershed, I can’t help but appreciate the multitude of … Continue reading Yes, you ARE seeing more no-till and cover crops out there.

The first year the Mold family practiced vertical till on their farm fields, the sight of all that corn residue … Continue reading A farm, a family, and a lifetime of learning.

After working with our basin agronomist this past summer – meeting farmers, making videos for our YouTube channel, and in … Continue reading Connecting the dots between farming, weather, risk management, and soil health

This past Friday, I had the opportunity to help support and participate in a field day in southern Washington county, … Continue reading It’s a day for a field day!

This past week I had the opportunity to get out in some farm fields with our recently hired agronomist, Jennifer … Continue reading The lure and reality of conservation tillage

In my former life as a river restoration consultant, I worked on a number of projects that looked to improve … Continue reading Challenging the standards of ‘beauty’ for our landscapes

It all started with a letter. In 2011, the Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) sent a letter to … Continue reading ‘Moo’ving to sustain clean water and build healthy soils: a farmer success story

It’s a common enough sight to see in Minnesota: rolling pastures adjacent to lakes and rivers, with a herd of … Continue reading Sorry cows. Shores are not for you.