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Great things are coming soon from @STARfreetool. They’ve heard that some farmers struggle with the STAR Field Form and listened to your suggestions on making enrollment easier for multiple fields. Upgrades are in the works. #star @ILAgriculture @AISWCD STARfreetool.com

This @IllinoisDNR report shows the efforts going in to conserve 30% of the state’s land and water by 2030. You can make a vote for voluntary conservation by signing up your fields in the @STARfreetool initiative. #AIMillinois #conservation #soilhealth 🔗ilga.gov/reports/Report…

Steve Stierwalt met with @RepSchweizer of the 104th district, serving Vermilion & Champaign counties, during Soil Health Week at the State Capitol in Springfield. Stierwalt is one of the co-founders of @STARfreetool & serves with the Champaign County #SWCD #IllinoisSoilHealthWeek

Executive Director of @AISWCD, Dr. Michael Woods, will be one of the speakers during The Art and Science of Soil Health Advocacy in Action Day on Thursday, March 7, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. #IllinoisSoilHealthWeek #2024ILSoilHealthWeek aiswcd.org/soil-health-we…

aiswcd.org/soil-health-we… Please help AISWCD get the word out about Soil Health Week March 4-8. Highlights include Lobby Day Wednesday and Advocacy in Action Day Thursday at the Capitol Rotunda. cc: @STARfreetool #agriculture #farmer #illinois #covercrops #soilhealth #farming #farm

Check out @farmdaily’s report on Chris Hausman of Pesotum and how he saved money and is now “all in” for cover crops. By cutting two tillage passes, he’s saving $50 an acre (compared to the $37.50 an acre he spends on cover crops). @STARfreetool Read more: farmprogress.com/cover-crops/il…

AIM Newsletter Volume 6 - Growing STAR constellation began in Illinois. @STARfreetool mailchi.mp/aimillinois.or… #AIMillinois #TakeAIM #conservation #agriculture #farmer #illinois #farmersofillinois #sustainability #covercrops #soilhealth #farming #farm

🔔 LAST CALL TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF FARMING! 🌱 Be a Pioneer with Illinois STAR: Your Participation Counts! 🚜 📆 Participation Deadline: January 31st 📋 Complete our Quick Field Assessment Questionnaire! Your insights matter. 🌟 starfreetool.com/get-started #LastCall #IllinoisSTAR

@STARfreetool launched in WA in 2023 in response to the request during our road mapping process to help generate market-based, economic value for their conservation practices. Visit the newly launched STAR website to learn more about national efforts. starconservation.org

Now STAR is being embraced in Colorado and Washington, with Missouri and Iowa close to joining the fold. Other states in the process of signing on are Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Indiana. #STARfreetool #STARconservation #SoilHealth #ClimateSmart #climateSmartAG

As a non-GMO soybean farmer, you may get $250 for filling out this survey and up to an additional $2,400 for planting cover crops. Deadline: December 4th. Get details and apply now at starfreetool.com/non-gmo-soy-gr… @ILSoybean #STARfreetool #soybean #nongmo #Illinois #covercrops

While managing the Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources (@STARfreetool) program in Washington state, Lauren Quackenbush plans to foster connections between farmers, ranchers, and industry groups. Read more about the STAR program and Lauren below washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2023/09/introd…

Check out the first edition of the STAR Monthly Newsletter via mailchi.mp/431356fe758e/l…] #STARfreetool #SoilHealth #ClimateSmart #climateSmartAG #RegenerativeAgriculture #conservation #NLRS #agriculture

A Communications Request For Proposal has been posted on the national Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources (STAR) website. Proposals are due on October 31st. Check out this link for more details on the RFP document ➡️ starconservation.org/wp-content/upl…

They are the ones who put their heart and soul into the soil to protect and conserve the land that provides for us. This #NationalFarmersDay, the Illinois STAR team thanks them for their efforts and salutes their hard work. #ThankAFarmer #conservation #agriculture #sustainability

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eric Miller is a tinkerer, a thinker and an innovator, and he puts those skills into practice on his 400-acre farm in Piatt County and shares his agupdate.com/illinoisfarmer…

Join our 🌟 team! Learn more: CCSWCD.com #job #conservation #agriculture

The @USDA Cover Crop Chart is designed to assist producers with decisions on the use of cover crops in crop and forage production systems. Info on growth cycle, seeding depth, nutrient cycling, and more are included for most crop species. Learn more - bit.ly/3wHzils

One more day! Evaluate your 2022 field practices, receive a rating, and make an improvement plan for next year…for free! starfreetool.com

Don't wait! Only one week left to get your 2022 field practices evaluated before enrollment ends. starfreetool.com