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Frey Family Farms of Dahlgren is the recipient of the inaugural Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. The prestigious award recognizes extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation and management of natural resources
“IL Corn understands that our soils are our future and seeing the dedication the Frey family has for conservation is beyond impressive,” said Jon Rosenstiel, IL Corn Marketing Board chairman.
Farmers have adopted various soil, water and nutrient stewardship practices that keep dirt and fertilizer on the farm and put cleaner water downstream.
The public is invited to celebrate spring with a fun, local effort to build up the oak tree population in Illinois. The Illinois Extension 4-H and the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) Forestry Committee, along with Rock Island County Forest Preserve District, invite the public to a tree planting at Loud Thunder. […]