SILT helps farmers grow healthy food. A recent study shows that with a plant and dairy-based diet, "agricultural land in the contiguous U.S. could have the capacity to feed up to 800 million people — twice what can be supported based on current average diets" Read more about the study here: https://www.morningagclips.com/dietary-changes-and-land-use-study/
We're still celebrating last week's great coverage in the Omaha World Herald of the Driscolls' 53 acres - the first Iowa land ever to be permanently protected to grow healthy food. The article appeared as the main story on the front page. We've received some wonderful responses, including this sweet note with a $5 bill and a letter to the editor praising the Driscolls. The article also helped fill our Showcase Day July 8 to an overflow crowd. Every bit makes a difference. Only $199,995 to go! Whether we own it forever or sell it to a food farmer with an easement on it in the next [...]
