Wisconsin Corn Growers Increased Watershed and Sustainability Efforts | Know Your Wisconsin
Across the state, Wisconsin corn growers have made significant investments in managing Nitrogen to protect water quality. Berget Family Farms located right outside Darlington is a cash crop grain operation that is also helping to maintain a healthy water supply.
One method used to preserve land and water resources is by creating large grassy swaths of land that help control runoff. These waterways help keep soil in place and slow the rush of water that comes off the fields following heavy rainfall. The dense grass aides by filtering out some of the sediment before the water runs into a nearby creek. Megan Saunders, the Grain Farm Manager at Berget Family Farm is dedicated to these kinds of sustainability efforts “We’re passionate about not only the water on our farms but also our neighbors and the water in our surrounding communities.” The efforts put forth by farms like the Berget Family Farms results in a better harvest and more sustainable practices that can be implemented by different farms across the state.
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