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flag Iowa’s cost-share program converted 16,000 acres to pasture since 2016, boosting soil health, water quality, and farming sustainability.

flag A state cost-share program in southwest Iowa has helped convert over 16,000 acres of less-productive cropland into pasture since 2016, improving soil health and water quality while expanding grazing opportunities. flag Administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the initiative supports eight counties with funding and technical assistance for fencing, water systems, and cover crops, totaling $15 million—$11.7 million from the state—through Iowa’s Water Quality Initiative. flag The program, extended for three years, enables farmers to adopt conservation practices that enhance land sustainability and cattle management, with participants reporting reduced erosion and better farm viability.

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