David Jensen grew up on the family farm three miles east of his current farmstead. He farms with his father, Daryl, and brother Brian, managing 1800 acres. David also manages an 8400-head hog nursery.
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Mark Mueller began farming in 1995 on his farm near Waverly, Iowa. As a fourth-generation caretaker of the land, Mueller recognizes his obligation to protect the soil and water for those that will one day follow in his footsteps.
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Rick Juchems farms in northeast Butler County and northwest Bremer County producing corn and soybeans with cover crops. He also finishes hogs. A long-time activist for conservation, Rick has served as president of Conservation Districts of Iowa and has been involved with the organization for some time.
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Nathan’s farm includes row crop corn and soybeans, a cow-calf herd that is rotationally grazed and other conservation practices such as no-till, strip-till, diverse cover crop mixes, nutrient management, CRP and strategic burning/brush management. In 2017, they expanded their efforts and added a livestock stream exclusion with a watering system.
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