Landowners

Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops – SARE fact sheets

SARE’s Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops resources address the role of cover crops in nutrient management, erosion, infiltration, soil organic matter, supporting wildlife and beneficial insects, and carbon sequestration. They are available for use by educators, farmers and others interested in sharing information about the role of cover crops in protecting water quality. View the...

Native Pollinators and Their Habitats: Master Pollinator Steward

The Missouri Master Pollinator Steward Program was developed to educate the public about pollinators and how they can take action. This resource is one of five chapters of information on insects, pollination, and conservation. To view other chapters in the program curriculum, follow the link below:

10 Ways Cover Crops Enhance Soil Health

This fact sheet from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) describes the 10 key impacts of cover crops on soil health.

Missouri Department of Conservation Agricultural Resources

The Missouri Department of Conservation provides many resources to learn about improving your Missouri grasslands. This website can also can help you find your local private land conservationist, who can advise you on how to implement conservation practices on your farm or land.

Field Borders for Agronomic, Economic and Wildlife Benefits

This bulletin from MU Extension discusses the benefits of agronomic, economic, and wildlife benefits of using field borders on your land.  The web version of this bulletin can be found at the following link:

The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry

The Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri, established in 1998, is one the world’s leading centers contributing to the science underlying agroforestry, land-use management combining trees and/or shrubs with crops and/or livestock. Visit their website here!

MU/MDC Native Grass Extension Project

This project is focused on implementing educational programs and demonstrations on the benefits of native warm-season grasses for forage production, wildlife habitat and conservation in Missouri. Visit their webpage for publications, resources, and news.

Missouri Prairie Foundation: Prairie Strips

This website from the Missouri Prairie Foundation explains the benefits of prairie strips and offers resources on how to establish them on your land, including how the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can help.

Missouri Department of Conservation – Landowner Resources

Learn how to manage your pastures to benefit both livestock and wildlife from the Missouri Department of Conservation

Regenerative Poultry – Regenerative Agriculture Alliance

The Regenerative Agriculture Alliance is a non-profit focused on “scaling up a systems-level regenerative poultry solution that restores ecological balance, produces nourishing food, and puts money back into the hands of farmers and food chain workers”. Learn more about their training opportunities and resources on regenerative poultry systems here.