The Macon, DeWitt and Piatt County Farm Bureaus are among many other community partners whow will host a field day to provide an update on Lake Decatur watershed improvement efforts.
The event is Wednesday, July 12 at at 1139 E. 1780 North Rd. in Monticello from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be provided.
This work includes supporting a U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service and Regional Conservation Partnership Program proposal, which was awarded to the city of Decatur in August 2022.
This field day is an opportunity for local stakeholders to learn more about the RCPP and what to expect in the coming years.
Representatives with IFB, Macon, DeWitt and Piatt County Farm Bureaus, the Illinois State Water Survey staff, and the Illinois state climatologist and hydrologist.
IFB has administered its Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program to CFBs and their members for eight consecutive years to help support locally led nutrient stewardship, soil health and water quality projects.
These projects include Nutrient Stewardship Field Days to inform attendees about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and practices farmers are using to protect soil and crop health.
Those inside and outside of agriculture are invited to join and learn more about agriculture’s role in protecting the environment and helping meet NLRS goals.
Lunch will be provided to all attendees are asked to RSVP by email to Sierra Henry at shenry@ilfb.org by Tuesday, July 11.
