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Planting native prairie could be a secret weapon for farmers
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Planting native prairie could be a secret weapon for farmers

When farmer Gary Guthrie describes recent changes to his farm, his eyes light up. After adding native prairie to his central Iowa operation, he remembers hearing the hum of pollinators flocking to the property. “Oh, my goodness, it was stunning, the level of buzzing,” Guthrie said. “That moment was sort of an awakening for me.” …
Planting native prairie could be a secret weapon for farmers
civileats.com

Planting native prairie could be a secret weapon for farmers

In Iowa, researchers and farmers are discovering that planting strips of native prairie amidst farmland benefits soil, water, biodiversity, and more.

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