Putting sustainability into practice
More than ever, farmers know that their operations and the world’s natural resources can all thrive within the same living ecosystem. FS Member Companies, along with their cooperative supplier, GROWMARK, named the 2019 Enduring Farms awards to acknowledge those farmers who have adopted best management practices that optimize nutrient utilization, leading to long-term soil and water quality while enhancing ROI.
To be considered for the Enduring Farm award, FS companies nominate farmer-customers who use certain sustainable best management practices on their farms. Growers that earn a combined score of 150 points or greater for nutrient management activities are designated as Enduring Farms.
88 Enduring Farms, including 17 Evergreen FS customers, were recognized for implementing nutrient management practices during the 2019 growing season, as well as their commitment to preserving and improving their land and natural resources for future generations. All Enduring Farms received two N-WATCH™ sites, utilizing three samples at the sites to measure results of a MiField™ Applied Research trial on nutrient management.
Bose Farms, Forrest, IL
Brian Koerner, Chatsworth, IL
Brown & Brown Farms, Decatur IL
Doug & Derek Stephens, Forrest, IL
Eyer Farms, Anchor, IL
Gary Stork, Forrest, IL
H & H Farms, Forrest, IL
Hester Farms, Forrest, IL
John Mueller, Strawn, IL
Padrutt Farms, Forsyth, IL
Schrof Farms, Forrest, IL
Shoemaker Farms, Forrest, IL
Steve and Carol Kurtenbach, Chatsworth, IL
Todd Haab, Forrest, IL
Tom Schlatter, Forrest, IL
Tri-L Farms, Anchor, IL
Voorhees Farms Inc, Forsyth, IL
GENERAL PRACTICES
PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT
NITROGEN MANAGEMENT
Your FS Crop Specialist is here to help you with your nutrient management plans.