Preserving Our Water Videos

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Conservation Practices Support Illinois Families

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

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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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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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Protecting Illlinois Water for the Next Generation

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

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Partnerships Enhance Sustainable Illinois Farming

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

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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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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.