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Lower Fox watershed conference drew 90 attendees and spurred farmer interest in conservation practices
Summary
Whitney Prestby reported on a one‑day conference for farmers focused on conservation agriculture and soil health; 90 people attended and survey respondents indicated plans to research or adopt conservation practices.
Whitney Prestby summarized a one‑day conference for farmers in the Lower Fox River Watershed that brought together conservation staff and farmers to share peer‑to‑peer experiences about soil health and water‑quality improvements. Total reach for the event was reported at 90 attendees.
Of 58 survey respondents, 63% identified as farmers and many said they planned follow‑up action: 35 individuals said they would research conservation practices, 20 said they would contact a trusted advisor or farmer, and 13 said they would explore equipment changes to implement practices.
