All Producer-Led Groups Funded Since 2016
Includes project summaries and links to their websites and Facebook pages
Inactive groups:
Collaborator: Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association
Region: North Central
Vision statement: The Antigo PLWPG seeks to move to a future in which our agricultural activities have minimal negative environmental effects on nature.Mission statement: The Antigo PLWPG is committed to the shared responsibility in creating positive change, striving to implement alternative farming practices that reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff into our surface waters and groundwaters.
Contact: James Spychalla, (715) 216-7449,
potatoes@kohm-spychalla.com
Collaborator: Hill Country Watershed Alliance
Region: Driftless
Vision statement: Foster locally led conservation by engaging farmers, businesses, and community members to identify and address local natural resource challenges in the Bad Axe Watershed.
Mission statement: Demonstrate and implement best practices that improve the water quality of the Bad Axe Watershed, reduce flooding, reduce soil erosion and nutrient losses, and help farmers be profitable.
Contact: Travis Klinkner, (608) 633-1981, Travis.klinkner@gmail.com
Website: badaxewatershed.com
Collaborator: Dane County Land & Water Conservation, UW Extension, Upper Sugar River Watershed Association
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: Promoting a healthy quality of life and sustaining rural economies and environment, while having fun.
Mission statement: Giving farmers the space, confidence, and support to experiment with new livestock and cropping systems.
Contact: Marie Raboin, (608) 630-3325, Raboin.marie@countyofdane.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUvzmJmfyCO2cS7KYzMfbw?app=desktop
Collaborator: Trempealeau County Land Conservation
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: It's the Buffalo Trempealeau Farmer Network's (BTFN) vision that current and future generations of farmers are able to produce agriculture commodities that promote the long-term sustainability of the land.
Mission statement: The Buffalo Trempealeau Farmer Network is dedicated to encouraging farmers to evaluate their farming systems and implement management practices that reduce the potential for nutrient and soil loss, improve water quality and infiltration, and increase long term sustainability.
Contact: Haillie Passow, (715) 538-1917, Haillie.passow@co.trempealeau.wi.us
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10V9aDgIuLjIsssDouPJwQ
Collaborator: Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Department, Farmers for Sustainable Food
Region: Northeast
Vision statement: Calumet County Ag Stewardship Alliance is a nonprofit group of innovative farmers, committed community members, and other professional partners dedicated to championing sustainable farming practices that protect and improve water quality and healthy soil.
Mission statement: Striving to protect and improve soil health and water quality for our community. Through baseline testing of groundwater, we measure progress in protecting and improving drinking water for our neighbors and our families. We hold field days to empower other farmers to try innovative farming practices that will result in continuous improvement in environmental stewardship. We work to bridge the gap in understanding between farmers and other residents through community outreach.
Contact: John VandenBoom, (920) 418-5193, John.vandenboom@holsumdairies.com
Website: https://calumetcounty.org/978/Calumet-County-Ag-Stewardship-Alliance
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CalumetCountyAgStewardshipAlliance
Collaborator: Washington County Land and Water Conservation Division
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: Reduction of phosphorus movement in the Cedar Creek Watershed
Mission statement: Improving Land for Cleaner Waters
Contact: Ross Bishop, (414) 531-8531, cattleandcorn@gmail.com
Website: http://www.cedarcreekfarmers.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFarmers
Collaborator: Wisconsin Wetlands Association, UW-Extension, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association
Region: North Central
Vision statement: CWFC is a partnership between agricultural producers in Wisconsin's Central Sands region, along with the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), UW-Extension, and other stakeholders. We envision a healthy and productive working landscape in Wisconsin's Central Sands region, achieved through coordinated actions that enhance natural resource quality while simultaneously creating social and economic opportunities for farmers and communities.
Mission statement: The CWFC mission is to support landscape-scale, producer-led, land and water conservation practices in Wisconsin's Central Sands region. We seek to promote innovative stewardship practices that benefit the watershed, the landscape, and the land managers themselves, through collaborative partnerships, meaningful incentive structures, farm-to-farm education programs, and other strategic actions.
Contact: Tamas Houlihan, (715) 623-7683, THoulihan@wisconsinpotatoes.com
Collaborator: WI Farmers Union, Chippewa County Land Conservation & Forest Management Department
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: Growing a better Chippewa Valley on the land and in the water
Mission statement: Implementing farming practices for more profits and cleaner water
Contact: Ilisa Ailts, (715) 220-7412, ilisaailts@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChipValleyWatershed
Collaborator: Vernon, Monroe, and La Crosse Counties Land & Water Conservation Departments, Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Valley Stewardship Network
Region: Driftless
Vision statement: A watershed nurtured, cherished, and flourishing.
Mission statement: To continue the historic legacy of conservation leadership through improving and restoring our soil, water, and air as stewards of the Coon Creek Watershed.
Contact: Sydney Widell, (262) 227-2533, Sydney.widell@cooncreekwatershed.org
Website: https://cooncreekwatershed.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cooncreekwatershed
Collaborator: Dodge County Land & Water Conservation Department, Farmers for Sustainable Food
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: N/A
Mission statement: Improving our community's soil and water through conservation practices and education.
Contact: Tony Peirick, (920) 390-0583, Peirick0583@gmail.com
Website: https://dodgecountyfarmers.com/front-page
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DodgeCoFarmersHealthySoilWater
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dodgecountyfarmersforhealt1552
Collaborator: Wisconsin Farmers Union, St Croix County Land & Water Conservation Department
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: Less erosion off of fields especially along Dry Run Creek. Create a community of farmers within our watershed who profitably farm while minimizing loss of nutrients to surface and groundwater. Expand farmer ethic so that more prioritize soil health for the economic and environmental sustainability of their farms and fields.
Mission statement: Help farmers within the watershed adopt more best management practices to increase nutrient uptake efficiency, reduce erosion, and improve soil health through education, trials, and cost-sharing.
Contact: Tara Greiman, (715) 492-0329, tgreiman@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
Website: https://farmerledwatershed.org/dry-run-watershed
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/farmerledwatershed
Collaborator: Marathon County Conservation, Planning & Zoning Department
Region: North Central
Vision statement: A watershed characterized by clean water, healthy soils, and profitable farms.
Mission statement: Integrating resilience into the natural resources, community, and economy of the Eau Pleine Watershed.
Contact: Kirstie Heidenreich, (715) 261-6006, Kirstie.heidenreich@marathoncounty.gov
Website: https://www.eaupleinepartnership.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eaupleinepartnership
Collaborator: Tall Pines Conservancy, City of Oconomowoc
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: Farmers for Lake Country (FFLC) is a farmer-led group managed by the Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program (OWPP) and Tall Pines Conservancy (TPC) to assist farmers with adopting best management practices regarding surface water/groundwater quality and soil health through engagement in conservation cost-share programs.
Mission statement: Provide expertise and guidance for the farming community in the Oconomowoc River Watershed and adjacent watersheds to protect water quality and soil health for the long term.
Contact: Paul Meuer, (262) 369-0500, paul@tallpinesconservancy.org
Website: https://farmersforlakecountry.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FarmersForLakeCountry
Collaborator: Upper Sugar River Watershed Association, UW Extension
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: Farmers for the Upper Sugar River (FUSR) will serve as the educational outlet for farmers in our watershed, pursue research opportunities, and provide ways for farmers to come together and discuss agriculture. This group will also facilitate financial and technical support to farmers who wish to implement new and innovative ways to better their own operation while benefiting the natural environment. Through these core values, FUSR will be known as an advocate for both farmers and the watershed.
Mission statement: Ensuring the future of agriculture by being responsible stewards of the land and water quality in the Upper Sugar River Watershed
Contact: Wade Moder, (920) 850-6902, wade@sugarriverfarmers.org
Website: https://uppersugar.org/Farmers_for_the_Upper_Sugar_River
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UpperSugar
Collaborator: Wisconsin Farmers Union, Portage County Land and Water Conservation Division, UW Extension
Region: North Central
Vision statement: Our Vision is to make the Tomorrow River watershed better for Tomorrow and beyond
Mission statement: To make farmers sustainable environmentally and financially with better practices.
Contact: Matt Hintz, (920) 728-1303, hintz1@hotmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FarmersForTomorrow
Collaborator: Barron County Soil and Water Conservation Department
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: A soil health and/or conservation practice on every farm in Barron County
Mission statement: Design, teach, and implement soil health and water quality farm practices for farmers in Barron County
Contact: Logan Dwyer, (715) 651-9803, dwyer2011@hotmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Farmers-of-Barron-County-Watersheds/100092727669913
Collaborator: Adams County Land and Water Department
Region: North Central
Vision statement: The Farmers of Fourteenmile Creek working collaboratively through outreach, practice implementation, and networking to improve water quality.
Mission statement: Improve water quality through collaboration, education, practice implementation and outreach.
Contact: Colton Wolosek, (608) 339-4275 Colton.wolosek@co.adams.wi.us
Collaborator: Portage County Land and Water Conservation Department, UW-Extension
Region: North Central
Vision statement: Farmer Led Innovation and Public Education on a Watershed scale.
Mission statement: To be stewards of environmental sustainability for our land and water in our watershed.
Contact: John Eron, (715) 498-5222, eronag@hotmail.com
Website: https://fmcwcorg.wordpress.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FarmersOfMillCreek
Collaborator: Juneau County Land & Water Resources Department, Guardians of Lake Decorah
Region: North Central
Vision statement: The Farmers of the Lemonweir Valley face a wide range of challenges given the landscape setting of the Lemonweir River in Juneau County. The headwaters of the river start in the bluffs of the driftless area that historically have sedimentation and phosphorus loss concerns and flow into the valley that is characterized by the sandy soils and nitrogen issues. These landscape challenges coupled with the extent of this watershed and unique farming systems within, make for a producer-led watershed program that will benefit through collaboration and innovation.
Mission statement: Demonstrating conservation through soil health and innovation
Contact: Bill Powers, (608) 547-9118, billyboy82@hotmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Farmers-of-the-Lemonweir-Valley/100076975767527
Collaborator: Petenwell & Castle Rock Stewards, UW Extension, McCain Foods
Region: North Central
Vision statement: Our vision is a productive, resilient landscape where balance between natural resources and agricultural producers is met through the utilization of research and sound science. We strive to create a reality where local communities can experience sustainable economic viability and maintain a sense of collaboration among producers and consumers through intentional partnerships and mutual education.
Mission statement: The Farmers of the Roche-A-Cri are dedicated to building a local body of knowledge regarding the state of our natural resources through watershed-scale and on-farm research. We will embrace partnerships with local communities and strive to provide a welcoming educational environment to communicate soil and water management practices. We commit to being stewards of our land and water, and demonstrate to the public that farmers are conservation leaders.
Contact: Heather Gayton, (920) 698-1958, Gayton.heather@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.farmersoftherocheacri.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/farmersoftherocheacri
Collaborator: Green County Land and Water Conservation Department
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: Soil erosion should be a rare event and farmers will strive to do what it takes to avoid discharging polluted runoff in order to have a healthy river to fish and recreate in along with safe drinking water, all while keeping the land profitable and sustainable for future generations.
Mission statement: A producer-led watershed group that shares and learns from other farmers to be profitable, protect and increase soil functions, and improve water quality in the watershed. We strive to teach each other, as local farmers, how to make conservation systems work on their farms to be part of the solution for cleaner waters and sustainable farms.
Contact: Tonya Gratz, (608) 325-4195 ext 121, Tonya.Gratz@wi.nacdnet.net
Website: https://greencountylwcd.com/farmers-of-the-sugar-river
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/765050397372652
Collaborator: Rock County Land Conservation Department
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: Farmers and friends of agriculture utilizing technology and efficient production practices to improve our water quality and environment. Because a thriving watershed benefits farmers, the community, and local ecosystems and ensures a vital resource for generations to come.
Mission statement: Farmers on the Rock is a farmer-led, nonprofit organization committed to empowering growers to use innovative production strategies with a focus on improving water quality and environmental sustainability. Through education, collaboration, and demonstrations we will share ideas that offer increased efficiency and sustainable production practices. As farmers aim to be good stewards of the land, we intend to lend our support and knowledge base in these efforts to preserve our economic interests and agricultural heritage.
Contact: Willie Hughes, (608) 359-1800, whildenvi@gmail.com
Website: https://www.farmersontherock.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Farmers-on-the-Rock-Inc/100077340507167
Collaborator: Pepin County Land Conservation Department, UW Extension
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: Healthy soil, healthy farm, health community, healthy environment
Mission statement: Learn, labor, and lead toward our vision
Contact: Tom Brenner, (715) 495-2124
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/farmers4
Collaborator: Fond du Lac County Land and Water Conservation Department, Town of Calumet Runoff Reduction Committee
Region: Northeast
Vision statement: The purpose of the FDL County Watershed Alliance (FCWA) is to assist agricultural farmers in the education and implementation of soil conservation practices to prevent runoff and educate the public on those same practices.
Mission statement: The initial work of FCWA will focus on three main areas of interest: runoff reduction, soil conservation, and nutrient management. The FCWA is not limited to those areas and may work on other projects as well.
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (920) 948-4088
bpeterson7817@gmail.com
Collaborator: Rusk County Land Conservation and Development Department
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: Farmers working together to enhance our community environment
Mission statement: To foster collaboration and idea sharing among local farmers and conservation leaders to maintain and enhance water quality in the Flambeau Valley.
Contact: Brady Zuck, (715) 415-9131, Brady_zuck@diamondv.com
Collaborator: Green County Land and Water Conservation Department
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: We believe in building a better environment for future generations and giving farmers confidence to go outside their comfort zone to try new practices and understand what is best for their soil.
Mission statement: This producer-led group will work together to create data that proves the benefits of soil fertility and create lasting partnerships throughout the community.
Contact: Mason Jarosinski, (608) 325-4195 ext 120, Mason.Jarosinski@usda.gov
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Green-County-Clean-Waters/100082996375974
Collaborator: Dunn County Land and Water Conservation Division
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: To improve water quality in the Hay River Watershed by continuing to discuss and promote past, current, and future conservation efforts.
Mission statement: Encourage conversations about practices, host educational events, and offer incentives to try new practices.
Contact: Tina Barone, (715) 231-6533, tbarone@co.dunn.wi.us
Website: https://farmerledwatershed.org/hay-river-watershed
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/farmerledwatershed
Collaborator: Polk County Land and Water Resources Department
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: The council has not adopted an official vision statement.
Mission statement: The Horse Creek Area Watershed Council is a voluntary, producer-led environmental management program. Our mission is to inspire producers to adopt best management practices dedicated to protecting water quality and improving soil health.
Contact: Eric Wojchik, (715) 485-8644, eric.wojchik@polkcountywi.gov
Website: https://farmerledwatershed.org/horse-creek-watershed
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/farmerledwatershed
Collaborator: Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: Uplands does not have a formal vision statement.
Mission statement: Our group members have chosen the following as our Statement of Purpose, which functions as a mission statement: The group's purposes are to provide mutual support and exchange information about farming practice strategies that improve nutrient management, protect water quality, retain soil, and improve soil quality on farmland in the watershed.
Contact: Joe Stapleton, (608) 574-8118, jpstapleton1960@gmail.com
Website: https://www.uplandswatershedgroup.com
Collaborator: Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: To inspire farmers to keep soil in place, nutrients in the fields, and waters clean.
Mission statement: To enhance water quality and natural resources through education, collaboration, and improved farming practices.
Contact: Sam Peterson, (920) 674-7112, speterson@jeffersoncountywi.gov
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jeffersoncountysoilbuilders
Collaborator: Glacierland Resource Conservation & Development Council, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: We are a group of farmers working together to improve our community, water, natural resources, and farms through increasing awareness of, and transition to, regenerative methods and rotational grazing.
Mission statement: Our mission is to improve Kenosha County water and soil quality through profitable regenerative farming techniques that support the local market.
Contact: Dave Giordano, (262) 883-4018, dave@rootpikewin.org
Website: https://www.kenoshaproducers.org
Collaborator: Farmers for Sustainable Food, The Nature Conservancy
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: A community where farmers and friends of agriculture work together to protect and improve our water quality and environment.
Mission statement: Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance is a farmer-led, nonprofit organization committed to faithful and sustainable stewardship of our natural resources. Through innovation and collaboration, we identify, share, and promote conservation practices that demonstrate continuous improvement and preserve and enhance the quality of life in our community.
Contact: Jim Winn, (608) 778-3271, jwinn.cottonwood@gmail.com
Website: https://lafayetteagstewardship.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LafayetteAgStewardshipAlliance
Collaborator: Columbia County Land and Water Conservation Department, UW Extension
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: The Lake Wisconsin Farmer Watershed Council is working together to help farmers adopt improved practices that protect and improve surface and groundwater quality while developing a continuous living cover for the watershed landscape. They wish to work with and encourage farmers in the Lake Wisconsin area to learn and adopt new methods of reducing soil erosion and increasing water infiltration on the land they manage and accomplish this by maintaining or improving farm profitability. People who live, work, and play in the Lake Wisconsin area will all benefit from having high quality surface and groundwater.
Mission statement: The Lake Wisconsin Farmer Watershed Council is a community of famers and partners that share a common goal of reducing soil runoff and improving surface water and groundwater quality in the Lake Wisconsin Area. They accomplish this through following farming best practices which reduce runoff, improve infiltration, improve soil health, and follow 590-compliant nutrient management plans for their farming operations.
Contact: Kurt Calkins, (608) 742-9670, Kurt.Calkins@columbiacountywi.gov
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lake-Wisconsin-Farmer-Watershed-Council/61551094528961
Collaborator: Ozaukee County Land and Water Management Department
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: Achieve Healthy Soils to Improve Water Quality and Sustain Agricultural Production
Mission statement: Prioritizing the Conservation and Protection of Soil Health and Water Quality
Contact: Sarah Jaeger, (414) 628-1092, sjaeger@ozaukeecounty.gov
Website: https://www.cleanfarmfamilies.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cleanfarmfamilies
Collaborator: Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department
Region: Northeast
Vision statement: The Muddy Bottom Farmer's vision is to create a community between the public and the producers focusing on the importance of water quality while still maintaining sustainable and profitable agricultural operations.
Mission statement: The Muddy Bottom Farmers will work to improve water quality and soil structure through the implementation of soil health principles and conservation practices, along with providing outreach and education to farmers and the general public.
Contact: Isaac Whiting, (920) 232-1957, IWhiting@winnebagocountywi.gov
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Muddy-Bottom-Farmers/61550478832409
Collaborator: Farmers for Sustainable Food, The Nature Conservancy
Region: Northeast
Vision statement: Clean, safe water and a thriving agricultural community together on the Door-Kewaunee Peninsula.
Mission statement: As farmers and caretakers of the environment, we are committed to protecting, nurturing, and sustaining our precious soil, water, and air. To foster environmental stewardship, we will promote practices with measurable outcomes that secure and enrich the future of our shared community.
Contact: Duane Ducat, (920) 493-0457, duaneducat@deerrundairy.com
Website: https://peninsulapridefarmsinc.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PeninsulaPrideFarms
Collaborator: Juneau County Land and Water Resources Department
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: The Producers of the Lake Redstone Watershed are working towards the goal of improving the water quality and soil health within the watershed.
Mission statement: Our producer-led group is using on farm research and innovative practices to improve conservation in and out of the watershed.
Contact: Brian Daugs, (608) 847-0157, briandaugs@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Producers-of-the-Lake-Redstone-Watershed/100057120833210
Collaborator: Dunn County Land and Water Conservation Division
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: Red Cedar Conservation Farmers strives to improve surface and groundwater quality by reducing phosphorous and nitrogen to the Red Cedar River (an impaired water) from Popple, Trout, Eddies, Bronken, Beaver and Hay Creeks. RCCF seeks to decrease nitrates going to groundwater.
Mission statement: RCCF encourages conservation practices, best use of nutrients, provides farmer to farmer learning opportunities, hosts events for members and the community, and conducts research/trials.
Contact: Tina Barone, (715) 231-6533, tbarone@co.dunn.wi.us
Website: https://dunncountywi.gov/?SEC={78511A11-F514-414A-A8B7-A6451B2F9687}
Collaborator: Glacierland Resource Conservation & Development Council
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: Create abundance while enhancing our environment for future generations
Mission statement: To enhance the ecosystem services for current and future residents of the Rock River Basin by improving soil and water health through implementation of best regenerative agricultural practices.
Contact: Ken Stock, (262) 352-8414, ken@glacierlandrcd.org
Website: https://www.regenerativegraziers.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2981251638782034, https://www.facebook.com/people/Rock-River-Regenerative-Graziers/100088191756656
Collaborator: Hill Country Watershed Alliance
Region: Driftless
Vision statement: Foster locally led conservation through engaging farmers, businesses, and the community to identify and address local natural resource challenges in the Rush Creek Watershed.
Mission statement: To demonstrate and implement the best practices that improve Rush Creek; by improving water quality, upland soil erosion, and stream bank erosion while supporting farm sustainability.
Contact: William Walleser, (608) 606-2921, wallstone.ww@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rush-Creek-Watershed-Conservation-Council/100090358352822
Collaborator: Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department, UW Extension
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: A landscape with healthy soils, clean waters, and thriving rural communities supported by resilient family farms.
Mission statement: Improving soil health and water quality through regenerative agricultural practices and education to build resilient family farms and thriving rural communities.
Contact: Jacqui Peyer, (608) 355-4842, jacqui.peyer@saukcountywi.gov
Website: https://www.sswig.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SaukSoilWaterImprovementGroup
Collaborator: Manitowoc County Soil & Water Conservation Department
Region: Northeast
Vision statement: Seven Rivers Soil Cooperative (SRSC) envisions a future where Manitowoc County is known for its sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, where our surface water, groundwater and our land are cared for and cherished by all. To nurture this vision, our Producer-Led group developed seven pillars to guide our work. These pillars include: education, access to equipment and resources, practice incentive programs, community, improved soil & water resources, communicating impact, and research & innovation.
Mission statement: Seven Rivers Soil Cooperative is a farmer-led not-for-profit organization working to protect and improve the land and water that sustains our farms and communities. Our Watershed is located along Lake Michigan in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Through shared learning, evidence-based research, and improved access to resources, we're equipping ourselves and our neighbors with the capacity to better care for the environment, strengthen our farms, and build thriving communities.
Contact: Michael Slattery, (920) 412-4669, w_michael_slattery@hotmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Seven-Rivers-Soil-Cooperative-Inc/61556829475756
Collaborator: The Nature Conservancy, Farmers for Sustainable Food
Region: Northeast
Vision statement: Test conservation practices and share information with farmers to improve soil health and reduce runoff
Mission statement: The Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers (SRPF) is an alliance of farmers dedicated to enhancing farm, land, and water resources in the Sheboygan River basin. They desire to test and use the best management practices available to build better soils, enhance agricultural production, and minimize environmental impacts.
Contact: Brody Stapel, (920) 946-2410, srpfarmers17@gmail.com
Website: https://srpfarmers.com/index.php
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/srpfarmers
Collaborator: Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department, Wisconsin Farmers Union
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: A Wisconsin where healthy soils and clean waters are nurtured by empowered farmers and thriving communities through producer-led conservation initiatives.
Mission statement: Working as a non-profit organization to improve soil health and water quality through outreach, education, and conservation practices that improve sustainable agriculture.
Contact: Brent Edlin, (715) 468-4654, bedlin@co.washburn.wi.us
Website: https://washburn.extension.wisc.edu/natural-resources/shell-lake-yellow-river-farmer-led-watershed-council
Collaborator: Pierce County Land Conservation Department, Wisconsin Farmers Union
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: Create a community of farmers within our watershed who profitably farm while minimizing loss of nutrients to surface and groundwater. An expanded ethic of farmers who prioritize soil health for the economic and environmental sustainability of their farms and fields.
Mission statement: Improve water quality in the Rocky Branch & South Fork watersheds by reducing phosphorous and sediment loading through farmer and landowner adoption of conservation practices including erosion control, nutrient management, and soil health practices. Encourage nitrogen efficiency to reduce nitrate leaching into groundwater.
Contact: Dan Sitz, (715) 821-7853, Dan.sitz@co.pierce.wi.us
Website: https://farmerledwatershed.org/south-kinnickinnic-watershed
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/farmerledwatershed
Collaborator: Hill Country Watershed Alliance
Region: Driftless
Vision statement: Foster locally led conservation through engaging farmers and community members to identify and resolve local natural resource challenges in the Tainter Creek Watershed
Mission statement: Demonstrate and implement the best practices to improve the Tainter Creek
Contact: Berent Froiland, (608) 391-0570, Froilandb@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tainter-Creek-Farmer-led-Watershed-Council/100091858694173
Collaborator: Glacierland Resource Conservation and Development Council
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: A world where resilient watersheds support thriving communities, diverse wildlife and clean water for all inspiring collective stewardship and a harmonious balance between human needs and natural resources.
Mission statement: Empowering communities to protect and restore our watersheds, we strive to enhance water quality, promote biodiversity, and ensure sustainable water use for future generations.
Contact: Ken Stock, (262) 352-8414, ken@glacierlandrcd.org
Collaborator: Racine County Land & Water Conservation
Region: Southeast
Vision statement: Healthy soil is sustainable agriculture
Mission statement: Establish growing conservation knowledge to improve land and water quality
Contact: Chad Sampson, (262) 886-8440 x3, Chad.sampson@racinecounty.com
Website: https://www.wpcracinecounty.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WPCRacineCounty
Collaborator: Farmers for Sustainable Food, The Nature Conservancy
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: WWCC farmer members are committed to being stewards of the land and water in our care.
Mission statement: We use research, collaboration, and financial resources to promote best farming practices that keep soil healthy and water clean.
Contact: Todd Doornink, (715) 760-0216, todd@jondefarm.com
Website: https://westernwisconservation.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/westernwisconservation
Collaborator: Farmers for Sustainable Food, The Nature Conservancy
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: To balance water quality improvement with farm sustainability and profitability
Mission statement: Yahara Pride Farms is a farmer-led, not-for-profit organization working to improve soil and water quality. We strive to advance new ideas and technology that balance water quality improvements with farm sustainability and profitability.
Contact: Jeff Endres, (608) 279-8991, Jeff.endres@yaharapridefarms.org
Website: https://www.yaharapridefarms.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YaharaPrideFarms
Inactive groups:
Collaborator: Buffalo County Land Conservation Department, UW Extension
Region: Northwest
Vision statement: Improving water quality, soil health, agricultural productivity, and profitability through the adoption of integrated conservation farming practices
Mission statement: Building and strengthening our agricultural community partnerships through enhanced farmer collaboration, education, and support; implementing conservation farming practices modeled after local successes that reduce soil erosion, increase nutrient retention and maintain or improve agricultural productivity, resiliency and profitability
Collaborator: Lafayette County Land Conservation & Planning and Zoning Department
Region: Southwest
Vision statement: Pecatonica Pride will work to bring watershed stakeholders together to learn and share with one another.
Mission statement: A collaboration of community groups, farmers, fishers, landowners and river lovers pulling together to improve and promote the East Pecatonica River and its trout streams between Blanchardville and South Wayne, Wisconsin