Meet Iowa's Front Forty
Iowa's Front Forty is a platform for Iowa's conservation-minded farmers. We aim to educate the public on the practices already in place and encourage the next generation to raise the bar in what's possible.
Growing Awareness
Spotlighting Our State's Stewardship Efforts.
Water and soil conservation is essential to protecting Iowa's agricultural roots and creating steps toward a more sustainable future. Iowa's farmers are making progress every planting season. Studies have shown that no-till seeding is one of the most successful conservation practices, and non-legume cover crops can reduce soil erosion by up to 100% compared to fields without cover crops.
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88%
of farmers indicated it was important to adopt new farming techniques in their operation -
+31%
of Iowa Crop Land was no-tilled -
100 lbs.
of nitrogen per acre are held in place by cereal rye cover crops
Our Impact
Staying connected to local farmers' sustainability goals.
Resources
In the News
Interested in specific conservation practices or reading about our champions in the news? If it's written, you'll find it here.
Videos
Scroll through our growing content library to hear from past champions at the forefront of sustainable farming practices.
FAQS
Have specific questions about Iowa's Front Forty? Check out a few of our most frequently asked questions here.
