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Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources is a FREE tool to assist farmers and land owners evaluate their nutrient and soil loss management practices.

[The AIM Initiative @AIMillinoisorg]

Great things are coming soon from @STARfreetool. They’ve heard that some farmers struggle with the STAR Field Form and listened to your suggestions on making enrollment easier for multiple fields. Upgrades are in the works. #star @ILAgriculture @AISWCD
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[The AIM Initiative @AIMillinoisorg]

This @IllinoisDNR report shows the efforts going in to conserve 30% of the state’s land and water by 2030.
You can make a vote for voluntary conservation by signing up your fields in the @STARfreetool initiative.
#AIMillinois #conservation #soilhealth
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[Illinois SWCDs @AISWCD]

Steve Stierwalt met with @RepSchweizer of the 104th district, serving Vermilion & Champaign counties, during Soil Health Week at the State Capitol in Springfield. Stierwalt is one of the co-founders of @STARfreetool & serves with the Champaign County #SWCD #IllinoisSoilHealthWeek

[Illinois SWCDs @AISWCD]

Executive Director of @AISWCD, Dr. Michael Woods, will be one of the speakers during The Art and Science of Soil Health Advocacy in Action Day on Thursday, March 7, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
#IllinoisSoilHealthWeek #2024ILSoilHealthWeek
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[Illinois SWCDs @AISWCD]

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Please help AISWCD get the word out about Soil Health Week March 4-8. Highlights include Lobby Day Wednesday and Advocacy in Action Day Thursday at the Capitol Rotunda.
cc: @STARfreetool
#agriculture #farmer #illinois #covercrops #soilhealth #farming #farm

[The AIM Initiative @AIMillinoisorg]

Check out @farmdaily’s report on Chris Hausman of Pesotum and how he saved money and is now “all in” for cover crops.
By cutting two tillage passes, he’s saving $50 an acre (compared to the $37.50 an acre he spends on cover crops). @STARfreetool
Read more: https://t.co/5AQ4L5HJIY

[The AIM Initiative @AIMillinoisorg]

AIM Newsletter Volume 6 - Growing STAR constellation began in Illinois. @STARfreetool
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#AIMillinois #TakeAIM #conservation #agriculture #farmer #illinois #farmersofillinois #sustainability #covercrops #soilhealth #farming #farm

[STAR @STARfreetool]

🔔 LAST CALL TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF FARMING! 🌱
Be a Pioneer with Illinois STAR: Your Participation Counts! 🚜
📆 Participation Deadline: January 31st
📋 Complete our Quick Field Assessment Questionnaire! Your insights matter.
🌟 https://t.co/MYNUOOiGF5

#LastCall #IllinoisSTAR

[Washington Soil Health Initiative @wasoilhealth]

@STARfreetool launched in WA in 2023 in response to the request during our road mapping process to help generate market-based, economic value for their conservation practices.
Visit the newly launched STAR website to learn more about national efforts.
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[STAR @STARfreetool]

Now STAR is being embraced in Colorado and Washington, with Missouri and Iowa close to joining the fold. Other states in the process of signing on are Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Indiana.
#STARfreetool #STARconservation #SoilHealth #ClimateSmart #climateSmartAG

[The AIM Initiative @AIMillinoisorg]

The website of the national @STARfreetool just launched.
STAR started out of the Champaign County Soil & Water Conservation District before the farmer-led, science-based, flexible, and voluntary conservation strategy expanded statewide.
🌐https://t.co/I8Lq8mv4yI
#STARfreetool

[STAR @STARfreetool]

As a non-GMO soybean farmer, you may get $250 for filling out this survey and up to an additional $2,400 for planting cover crops.

Deadline: December 4th.

Get details and apply now at https://t.co/r9HYYnnsXx

@ILSoybean #STARfreetool #soybean #nongmo #Illinois #covercrops

[Washington Soil Health Initiative @wasoilhealth]

While managing the Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources (@STARfreetool) program in Washington state, Lauren Quackenbush plans to foster connections between farmers, ranchers, and industry groups.

Read more about the STAR program and Lauren below
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[STAR @STARfreetool]

Check out the first edition of the STAR Monthly Newsletter via
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#STARfreetool #SoilHealth #ClimateSmart #climateSmartAG #RegenerativeAgriculture #conservation #NLRS #agriculture

[STAR @STARfreetool]

A Communications Request For Proposal has been posted on the national Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources (STAR) website. Proposals are due on October 31st.

Check out this link for more details on the RFP document ➡️ https://t.co/BgsU7oQzfg

[STAR @STARfreetool]

They are the ones who put their heart and soul into the soil to protect and conserve the land that provides for us. This #NationalFarmersDay, the Illinois STAR team thanks them for their efforts and salutes their hard work. #ThankAFarmer #conservation #agriculture #sustainability

[IllinoisFarmerToday @ilfarmertoday]

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eric Miller is a tinkerer, a thinker and an innovator, and he puts those skills into practice on his 400-acre farm in Piatt County and shares his https://t.co/Y7buC031mW

[STAR @STARfreetool]

Join our 🌟 team!

Learn more: https://t.co/8pJvYpgLvM

#job #conservation #agriculture

[Field Advisor @FieldAdvisor]

The @USDA Cover Crop Chart is designed to assist producers with decisions on the use of cover crops in crop and forage production systems.

Info on growth cycle, seeding depth, nutrient cycling, and more are included for most crop species. Learn more - https://t.co/WpsIEb7JZT

[STAR @STARfreetool]

One more day! Evaluate your 2022 field practices, receive a rating, and make an improvement plan for next year…for free!

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[STAR @STARfreetool]

Don't wait! Only one week left to get your 2022 field practices evaluated before enrollment ends.

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