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March 08, 2021 by Aaron Larsen

Neal Johnson’s farm just north of Fergus Falls is now Water Quality Certified in the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).

July 29, 2020 by Aaron Larsen

Jeremy Fronning, rural Dalton, joins the ranks of Otter Tail county farm producers who have been recognized as being certified through the MN Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).  To become certified, property owners must meet program qualifications through a comprehensive assessment process.  The assessment evaluates soil types, topography, nutrient and pest management practices, tillage, irrigation, drainage management and presence of and/or need for conservation practices.  The MAWQCP seeks to recognize producers who are operating with a keen awareness of protecting and enhancing water quality.

May 06, 2020 by Aaron Larsen

As World War II ended in 1945, John Boen began his farming career in northwestern Otter Tail County.  Today he and his grandson, Andy Boen, make a good team as they continue to farm the family land about 7 miles west of Pelican Rapids.  And while John did adopt the many changes in farming practices in his 70-year career as a farmer, his strong commitment to conservation farming has not changed.

February 02, 2020 by Aaron Larsen

Rod and Sandy Wenstrom of rural Fergus Falls have been selected as the 2020 Red River Valley Outstanding Farm Leaders. 

January 16, 2020 by Aaron Larsen

Mike Koep and his son, Kevin, practice conservation on their farmland, and they know the importance of protecting our water and soil.  Because of their conservation decisions, the Koep farms near Urbank are now Water Quality Certified in the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).  The Koep farming operation joins over 800 Water Quality Certified farming operations in Minnesota’s unique, 5-year old program that recognizes farmers’ efforts to protect the state’s water quality.