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Get to Know SWOF’s Clayton Sessions
With firsthand experience on the family farm, SWOF’s Clayton Sessions has a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of soil and water stewardship. Learn more about Clayton and how he works with farmers to navigate practice changes in a financially sustainable way.
Checking Back in with Lillie Beringer: Conservation at the Heart of a Thriving Beef Farm
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!
Conservation and Nutrient Management: Save Money with a Smarter Plan
Optimize soil health, maximize crop yields, and reduce costs with a well-designed nutrient management plan. Learn how to get started with soil sampling and create your plan to maximize the economic return of nutrient resources while reducing runoff into waterways.
SWOF Data Management Requirements and Tips
Maintaining well-organized records at the field level is required of SWOF participants to ensure contract compliance and help in the event of an audit or request for proof of practice implementation. Find data management options and tips here.
SWOF Field Visits: Going the Extra Mile in MRV
Field visits are a crucial part of the MRV process at the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF). Learn how our verification process ensures compliance and accuracy while supporting farmers in implementing conservation practices.
Talking to Your Landlord About Conservation Practices and SWOF
Learn how to engage your landlord in conservation practices that boost long-term land productivity. Discover tips for building a shared plan and the benefits of programs like the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF).
Wind-Proofing the Farm: Protecting Crops, Soil, and Profits with Conservation
Meet Jeremy Chandler, a third-generation farmer enrolled with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund from the Red River Valley in Minnesota. With cover crops and reduced tillage, he's successfully fighting wind erosion, especially for his sugar beet crop, and protecting the bottom line of his family's operation.
12 Cover Crops to Boost Farm Productivity and Sustainability
Explore 12 cover crops being grown by SWOF farmers to enhance soil health and reduce erosion, while improving farm profitability and sustainability. Learn how these crops can benefit your operation.
SWOF Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Amanda Shetler
With a background in conservation and farming, Amanda brings valuable insight and passion to her role. We invite you to learn more about her and how she leverages this expertise to guide farmers to implement sustainable practices with ROI in mind.
SWOF Partner Spotlight: Eocene Environmental Group
In each Tune Up Newsletter, we profile one team member, partner, or other SWOF affiliate to better understand their contribution to the program. In this edition, we’re spotlighting Doug McCorkle, Vice President of Science and Technology at Eocene Environmental Group.
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