Celebrating Iowa's Conservation Champions
From the Missouri River to the Mississippi and every county in between, Iowa’s future-thinking leaders are personifying progress and encouraging environmental change within our borders.
From the Missouri River to the Mississippi and every county in between, Iowa’s future-thinking leaders are personifying progress and encouraging environmental change within our borders.
Whether it’s a family tradition or newfound innovation, meet the individuals at the forefront of sustainable soil and water practices across Iowa. See how these individuals are making conservation an economically viable part of their operation.
Tell us more about your connection to conservation.
Iowa's Front Forty is a continued celebration of our state's conservation champions, at the forefront of sustainable soil and water management practices. Each year, 40 future-thinking Iowans will be selected to help personify progress and encourage environmental initiatives for our state's future.
Iowa Soybean Association has long championed conservation efforts and driven private and public funding efforts. With the generously donated funds from the Walton Family Foundation, Iowa’s Front Forty was created to leverage funding and increase successful conservation practices across Iowa.
The Walton Family Foundation’s goal is to make sure there is enough healthy, available water for people and nature to thrive together. Because those who are closest to a challenge are often closest to its solution, we work with farmers (and fishermen, ranchers, businesses and conservationists) to lead by example in charting an economically and environmentally sustainable path forward for our planet. In the Front Forty project, we’re excited to see so many conservation-minded farmers discussing what works for them, the needs they see in their communities, and the solutions they propose.
Any Iowan who uses their influence, knowledge, and practices to promote progress and create sustainable conservation practices that benefit all Iowans.
Fill out the form on this site and tell us about your recent conservation experience and what the future of Iowa needs.
The executive team at Iowa Soybean Association will diligently review all submissions and select the individuals who best personify progress and show commitment to conservation in Iowa.
You will receive personal confirmation from executives at the Iowa Soybean Association.
Along with being honored as a Front Forty champion, your conservation story will be featured on a webpage to serve as an example for interested Iowans.
No, conservation in Iowa is a shared mission between all its residents. We highly encourage members from both rural and urban settings to apply. We all impact Iowa's future.
If you live outside of Iowa, we're glad you found our page and hope you can visit soon to see the progress we're making. But our champions must reside in one of Iowa's 99 counties.