Conservation Video Series

The actions taken today mean plenty of clean, natural resources for generations to come. We welcome you to watch our educational videos to learn more about conservation and how Illinois farmers are working with Mother Nature.

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Conservation Practices Support Illinois Families

Illinois farmers engage in conservation practices for families today and tomorrow.

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Illinois Farmers Bring Us Together

Illinois farmers provide food and protect the resources that bring families together.

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Protecting Our Soil Starts with Illinois Farmers

Conservation practices help farmers protect the soil as they produce our food supply.

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IL Farmers are Committed to Preserving Water

A resource shared by all, water conservation is front of mind for Illinois farmers.

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Illinois Farmers Are Dedicated to Soil Conservation

Soil is the foundation for everything we do, and Illinois farmers protect that resource.

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Illinois Farmers Support Conservation Efforts

Illinois farmers engage in conservation efforts for their farms and your family.

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Farm Conservation Work Puts Food on the Table

Illinois farmers produce the food we eat while protecting the natural resources we enjoy. 

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Dairy Farm Waste Makes Farms More Sustainable

Illinois dairy farmers use waste products to efficiently meet their crop fertility needs.

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Illinois Beef Producers Limit Nutrient Waste

Using cattle manure as fertilizer, Illinois farmers limit nutrient waste in the ecosystem.

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Grassed Waterways Help Illlinois Farms Protect Soil

Using grassed waterways, Illlinois farmers can limit erosion and soil loss on their farms.

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Farmers Use WASCOBs to Protect Soil and Water

WASCOBs slow water movement out of a field, allowing farms to hold onto the soil.

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Saturated Buffers Help Protect Water Quality

Saturated buffers are a conservation practice that protects water quality near farms.

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CRP Lets Farmers Protect Native Wildlife

The Conservation Reserve Program helps Illlinois farmers protect native wildlife habitats.

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On-Farm Conservation with Hog Production

Hog farm waste products can be a safe, sustainable source of fertility for row crops.

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Illinois Farmers Use Efficient Fertilizer Sources

An on-farm fertilizer source is an efficient way to grow crops and improve the soil.

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Protecting Illlinois Water for the Next Generation

Research and farm conservation practices are protecting water quality for the future.

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Illinois Farmers Believe in Water Conservation

Illinois farmers share why they feel water conservation is important.

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Pollinator Habitats Vital for Conservation

Protecting pollinators and native plants is vital to on-farm conservation efforts.

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Pollinators Help Illinois Farmers Protect the Land

Pollinator habitats help farmers protect natural resources and grow our food supply.

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IFB Connections Improve Ag's Sustainability

IFB encourages more sustainable practices by connecting farmers with researchers.

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Partnerships Enhance Sustainable Illinois Farming

Partnerships with research and government improve sustainable farm practices in Illinois.

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Illinois Farmers Value Conservation Research

On-going research improves on-farm conservation practices in Illinois.

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Illlinois Farmers Conserve to Protect Biodiversity

Sustainable on-farm practices complement Illinois’ natural biodiversity.

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Crop Protection Part of Farm Conservation

Farmers use tools to keep their farms successful while protecting natural resources.

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Tree Buffer Makes IL Hog Farm More Neighborly

Adding tree buffers to this operation limited the odors and dust from livestock.

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Cover Crops and No-till Protect Land

Illinois farmers use conservation practices to protect land for future generations.

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Wood Bioreactors Help IL Farms Preserve Water

Woodchip bioreactors keep water cleaner as it moves off the farm.

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Soil Sampling Helps Farmers Keep Soil Healthy

Soil sampling lets Illinois farmers grow a better crop while encouraging healthier soils.

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Pollinator Habitats Support Wildlife, Farmers

With pollinator habitats, farmers support native wildlife and pollinator populations.

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Technology Helps Farmers Improve Conservation

Access to data allows farmers to make sustainable decisions for their operations.

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Irrigation Tech Helps Illinois Farmers Save Water

Using efficient irrigation technology helps Illinois farmers conserve water.

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Conservation Efforts for Clean Water

Illinois farmers use renewable resources in their conservation practices to ensure clean water.