We're living this life to ensure the health of our land, supply food and fuel for our country, and teach our kids great, big life lessons.
We believe in protecting natural resources and caring for the environment, while at the same time producing food, fiber and energy to keep our families and communities vibrant and healthy. We live on the land and drink the water and are very conscious of how we treat both. We don't want to harm ourselves or our livelihood, so we take extra measures to conserve water and soil. Today's technology and tools help us be more precise, and we conserve even more by using only the necessary amount of nutrients needed to grow healthy plants.
I was surprised to hear about the environment repeatedly on our farm day. The Mississippi River, run-off, and strategies for nurturing their land were all mentioned multiple times. It was apparent that each family farm valued the land they had, but were also aware that their actions affect others down the road or downstream.
Elk Grove Village, IL
I'm back in Illinois after spending eight years in Texas.
Full ProfileWhen we were driving through western Illinois, we saw lots of different types of fields. I knew that different soil types will affect how crops grow on the land, but I had no idea there could be so many different variations of soil within the same state - let alone the same county or even town!
Maple Park, IL
We grow corn, soybeans and winter wheat, and raise hogs.
Full ProfileOur farming philosophy is to operate our family farm in a way that provides for us and our employees; leaves the environment in better condition to be used by future generations; and makes us a good neighbor in our community.
Glendale Heights, IL
I'm a part-time nurse, so it's challenging to cook every night.
Full ProfileThe biggest take-away lesson for me from the Moore's farm was learning about all their soil conservation efforts. They have built toe wall structures to prevent erosion and improve water quality. On a hay wagon tour around their property, we learned about the grass waterways and filler strips and other major projects they built with some cost-sharing assistance from the government conservation reserve program. All these things are intended to preserve the land they love and create improved homes and water quality for all the wildlife in the area and the human residents too. It was truly impressive and inspiring to see how much effort/time/money they have put into giving back to land that is their source of life and income. I love how the Moores and other farmers are so committed to the preservation of the land that they love and are so devoted to. They expend so much effort and resources into the conservation of their soil and improving the land around them for the sake of the wildlife and the environment.
I love how the Moores and other farmers are so committed to the preservation of the land that they love and are so devoted to. They expend so much effort and resources into the conservation of their soil and improving the land around them for the sake of the wildlife and the environment.
Roseville, IL
We grow corn and soybeans, and raise feeder cattle.
Full ProfileOur farming philosophy is to leave the land in better condition than when we first started farming it by increasing productivity while using fewer natural resources. We're only here for a short time and we must preserve our land for the farmers who will follow in our footsteps.
Field Moms ask how farmers protect the environment and farmland. They learn about no-till farming and conservation practices at an Illinois farm.
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