Grow Your Network
A Guide to USDA Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers
This guide can help you get started with USDA, whether you are new to farming, ranching, or forestry management, or just new to working with USDA.
View WebsiteMidwest Cover Crop Council
The Midwest Cover Crop Council website hosts many valuable resources on cover crops including cover crop recipes, selector tools, and state-specific research. Explore their website to learn more.
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National Wildlife Federation: Conservation Champions Network
National Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Champions program – formerly Cover Crop Champions – offers grants up to $15,000 for farmers and outreach partners to learn and develop creative outreach strategies that target new farmer audiences and increase the rate of soil health practice adoption in the Midwest.
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Illinois Soil Water Conservation District Directory
Soil and Water Conservation Districts work to protect Illinois’ fertile soils and water resources through strategic conservation efforts. Use this directory to find contact information for your local SWCD office.
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Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service Local Contact
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides resources to farmers and landowners to aid them with conservation. Use this map to find contact information for your local NRCS agent.
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Practical Farmers of Iowa
Practical Farmers of Iowa’s mission is to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities. In all our gathering spaces, we strive for an environment where everyone – farmers of all types and philosophies, members, employees, volunteers, partners and guests – feels valued, heard, represented and respected.
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