2013 Jim and Charles Pilling Receive Award as Conservation Farmers of the Year

2013 Jim and Charles Pilling Receive Award as Conservation Farmers of the Year

The Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District chose Charles and Jim Pilling, of Mediapolis, as Conservation Farmers of the Year for the Iowa Soil Conservation Awards Program. Additionally, the Pillings went on to regional judging and were chosen winners at that level. The Pillings were selected by the Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District as local winners for various reasons including that they are conservation leaders in the community. Jim and Charles have been using no-till for well over 20 years on both Highly Erodible and Not Highly Erodible Land. They began using cover crops before others heard of it because they knew it would build organic matter, reduce erosion, scavenge nitrogen and suppress weeds on their fields. The Pillmgs have installed numerous conservation practices such as waterways, terraces, field borders, basins, and filter strips throughout the years. They have made decisions about their land use that shows their commitment to keep the soil in place. Commissioner Maureen Hutchcroft presented the award.

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State Library of Iowa

2013

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