The AIM Initiative

Conservation agriculture and soil health practices work together to protect soil, reduce erosion, and improve long-term sustainability. Healthy soil supports healthy farms, cleaner water, and stronger ecosystems. 🌱🚜

Crop Year 2026 Is Now Open at Illinois STAR

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Start your 2026 Crop Year Strong! 💪

Crop Year 2026 is officially here and open for everyone! Use the FREE STAR Tool to get started!

Use the STAR Tool Here -> https://startool.ag/

Meet the team behind the work!🌱

Michael Devine, our Conservation Planner in Will County!

Nitrogen doesn’t just wash away, it can also escape into the air.

Learn how evaporation and field conditions can lead to fertilizer loss in Illinois soils.🌱

Heavy rainfall doesn’t just move water.

It can also carry away valuable nutrients needed for healthy soil and crops. runoff, tile drainage, and erosion all play a role in nutrient loss across Illinois farmland. 🌧️🌱

Healthy soil starts with conservation. 🌱

Practices like cover crops, no-till farming, terraces, and grassed waterways help reduce erosion, protect nutrients, and keep water cleaner for future generations. 💧🚜

Meet the team behind the work!🌱

Courtney Lercher, our Conservation Planner in Scott County.

Check out the May newsletter🌾 Catch up on this month’s newsletter and don’t miss what we’ve been working on!

Head to the AIM Website to view the newsletter.
https://www.aimillinois.org/resources-2-1

Rain is part of the natural water cycle.💧

When soil is left exposed, heavy rainfall can lead to erosion, runoff, and nutrient loss. Healthy soil and conservation practices help keep farmland productive and protect our waterways. 🌱💧

Discover the Water Cycle 🌿

Water is always on the move! From evaporation to precipitation, every drop plays its part in sustaining life on Earth. 🌎