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Honoring farmers efforts in conservation

Since its creation 14 years ago, over 700 farm families have been recognized for their conservation efforts with the River Friendly Farmer Award.  Jeff Meinders, president of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts says these practice benefit the farmer and the land.  “Reduced tillage or no-till practices and cover crops keep the nutrients on the farm, in the soil, and prevents them from migrating into the streams,” he says.

AUDIO: Jeff Meinders (3:30mp3)

Award recipient Dale Dellinger farms in Knox County and has been practicing no-till since 1985.

He says implementing conservation practices is important on his farm.  “You know you’re always concerned about pollution,” he says.  “I am a fourth generation farmer and I’d like to leave it a little bit better for the next generation coming on.”

AUDIO: Dale Dellinger, River Friendly Farmer (1:05mp3)

Over 50 farm families were recognized during the ceremony on Farmer’s Day at the Indiana State Fair.

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