Acknowledgements


Watershed Conservation in the Northfield Agricultural Community: Acknowledgements


Home Methodology Literature Review -- Sustainable Ag and Watershed Conservation -- Government Programs -- Barriers to Conservation Farming -- Creating an Enabling Environment for Conservation Farming Research Project: Conservation Farming in Northfield, MN -- Watershed Conservation on Northfield Farms -- Government Programs -- Barriers to Conservation Farming -- Creating an Enabling Environment for Conservation Farming In Pictures: Northfield Farms Educational Program Development for Conservation Farming in Northfield, MN Conclusions Acknowledgements Literature Cited	First and foremost, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the 11 farmers who took the time to share their knowledge of conservation farming practices with me: Ray Larson, Dave Legvold, Paul and Barbara Liebenstein, Mike Ludwig, Rose Ann Steenhoek, Edward Terry, David, Matt, and three farmers who asked that their names remain confidential. Their efforts to act as stewards of the land have enlightened and inspired me. This project would not have been possible without their generosity with the wisdom they have gained from working with the land. At a busy time of year, they made the time to talk with me and show me their farms, and for this I am very grateful. I would also like to thank the agricultural educators I interviewed for their valuable insights gained from working with farmers to conserve Minnesota’s land and water: Brad Becker of the Dakota County SWCD, Thomas Coffman of the Rice County SWCD, and Gyles Randall of the University of Minnesota. They, too, are busy people, and I appreciate their willingness to answer my questions. Thanks to Sheri Breen for her guidance throughout the conception and planning of this project, and particularly for her help in the Research Ethics Application to Conduct Research with Human Subjects. Application reviewer Jo Beld also provided valuable comments on the design of my project. I would also like to thank Annie Olsen, Dave and Ruth Legvold, David, and Matt for providing transportation to and from farms for interviews. --- Home --- Methodology --- Literature Review --- Watershed Conservation on Northfield Farms --- In Pictures: Northfield Farms --- Educational Program Development for Conservation Farming in Northfield, MN --- Conclusions --- Literature Cited --- Unless otherwise noted, all photos on this site were taken by the author (Megan Gregory).