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Farmstead windbreak in Woodbury County.

Windbreaks Protect Against Winter Winds, Weather

If cold winds and blowing snow are a problem at your house or farm this winter, consider planting trees and shrubs this spring. This Iowa NRCS radio news release explains the benefits windbreaks provide, and the financial and technical assistance available.

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Gil Winter

NFL Star Credited with Starting Farmer Building Terraces

Former Miami Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder earned many football awards over the years, including two Super Bowl rings and being named to the College Football Hall of Fame. Plymouth County farmer Gilbert Winter says he wants to add one more unofficial award to the list. He names Den Herder as the man responsible for showing him the value of terraces and the benefits they provide to the land.

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Wetlands Compliance

Wetlands Conservation Compliance

This new Iowa NRCS brochure covers what Iowa farmers need to know about wetlands conservation compliance, including Farm Bill wetland provisions, how to maintain program eligibility, variance and exceptions to swampbuster provisions, wetland determinations and answers to frequently asked questions. No hard copies of this brochure are available at this time.

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Last Modified: 01/14/2009