Local Groups

Illinois

Here, a crowd gathers around a soil pit to learn from Roger Windhorn, Illinois NRCS.

At Indian Creek, collaboration shifts local norms

Community outreach led by a farmer-driven steering committee in Indian Creek watershed transformed nutrient use and helped bring 50% of basin farmland into conservation practice.

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Fishers & Farmers Partnership's Watershed Leadership Network workshops

Growing grassroots change: Farmer-led conservation is getting a little help from its friends

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“A watershed group was worth a try,” said farmer Brian McCulloh, “so I attended meetings with an open mind. It helps when neighbors struggle with the same challenges, to do better.”

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women looking at soil quality

Neighbor to Neighbor | Women for the Land + Learning Circles for Women Nonoperating Landowners

Becky Taylor leads learning circles for women landowners, and tells how they work and impact land. Gabrielle McNally, Women for the Land program director, is expanding learning circles nationwide.

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people researching about farming

Neighbor to Neighbor | Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition

Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition’s members meet monthly to discuss soil health. The welcoming circle is bringing their community alive with interest in its land and streams.

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