Meet Kenneth Mason, a third-generation farmer from Daviess County, Missouri and longtime conservation advocate. Discover how the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund helped expand his soil health efforts for lasting impact.

A year after our first spotlight, we’re checking back in with Lillie Beringer—Iowa’s most recent Conservation Woman of the Year—to see how her commitment to no-till farming, cover crops, and sustainable cattle grazing continues to transform her operation. Read more about her journey!

Farmers are balancing a lot—from rising input costs and labor shortages to increasing weather variability. Minimizing tillage not only benefits the soil and the environment but also brings economic advantages that can contribute to a farm's profitability.