Productive Conservation on Working Lands

"Productive Conservation provides sustainable economic opportunities while offering environmental benefits to the natural resources of our state without idling land."

What are Productive Conservation on Working Lands crops?

Some examples of productive conservation crops are:

• Hybrid Poplars
• Willows
• Switchgrass
• Native Grasses

Crops will be considered on the economic, environmental, and social benefits and will be producer initiated. The above crops are listed as an example of crops that could be grown for Productive Conservation on Working Lands. If you know of a crop, have an idea for a crop that could possibly be used for PCWL, or would like to submit a proposal for a project, please contact us. In addition, if you are already growing a PCWL crop, there is a possibility for marketing and research development assistance. (See service list) PCWL is unique because emphasis is placed on the economic impact of crops that have proven economic, environmental and social benefits, which include:

• Crop diversification in the Midwest
• Emerging and new market development
• Providing a sustainable income for producers growing an alternative energy crop.