Illinois Farm Bureau documentary highlights nutrient loss reduction efforts

Illinois Farm Bureau documentary highlights nutrient loss reduction efforts

Attendees of the 2022 IFB Annual Meeting watch the premiere of the documentary at the Palmer House in Chicago

The Illinois Farm Bureau has produced a documentary highlighting nutrient loss reduction progress.

The hour-long video titled “Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story” follows the Ganschow Family in Bureau County illustrating how three generations of farmers have approached sustainability. Michael Ganschow says they’ve spent years implementing practices like reduced tillage, buffers and cover crops.

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