Farmers throughout Illinois are implementing conservation practices to keep nutrients on their fields and out of waterways. Just in time for Earth Day, an interactive map is helping those farmers tell their stories and encouraging other farmers to adopt similar practices.
Several agriculture and conservation groups have launched the conservation story map which highlights farmers who are implementing best management practices (BMPs) as well as local and regional programs that support their efforts. Examples of BMPs include cover crops, reduced tillage, bioreactors and other sustainable farming and conservation practices.
