FOUND: Natural resources conservation service | Mind Blowing Facts

Ben and Lily Shireman have revitalized their damaged farmland in southern Indiana using innovative sustainable farming strategies. By practicing rotational grazing and planting cover crops, they improved soil vitality and minimized erosion. This ecological restoration not only rejuvenated their land but also positively impacted the Blue River watershed, fostering wildlife…

John and Sheri Paule stumbled upon unique native ecosystems obscured by invasive species in Iowa. Partnering with conservation experts, they initiated a wetlands restoration project aimed at enhancing ecological function and managing vegetation over 300 acres. Their dedication has led to notable increases in wildlife sightings, including sandhill cranes and…

The Commonwealth and the United States Department of Agriculture signed an agreement meant to boost forest health across the state.

The Senate’s revived reconciliation deal would keep agricultural conservation, forestry and renewable fuels in the Democrats’ formula for fighting climate change.

The measure proposes more than $20 billion for agriculture provisions, including biofuels, conservation and wildfire prevention.

On July 21, 2022, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature placed the migratory monarch butterfly on its Red List of threatened species and classified it as endangered. Monarchs migrate across North America each year and are one of the continent’s most widely recognized species. The Conversation asked Oklahoma…