Yearly Archives: 2020

Report Offers Non-Operator Landowner Insights

Some findings include: A majority of non-operator landowners live an average of 15 miles away from their land. More than half have farmed themselves, and 1/4 have helped their parents farm. They own a median of 171 acres, 150 of which are farmed. 96% report considering soil quality when making management decisions. Less than 1/3 consider it a long-term real estate investment. 84% of them are in year-to-year leases with their operators... But 81% were willing to offer longer leases for the sake of improved conservation. Download Report

2023-07-21T10:48:47-05:00February 15th, 2020|News|0 Comments

SILT Seeks First-Time Accreditation

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice Sustainable Iowa Land Trust Accreditation The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for accreditation. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. The accreditation process assures that the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust is operating at the highest levels of competence in all areas including our finances and [...]

2020-02-04T12:59:53-06:00January 5th, 2020|News|Comments Off on SILT Seeks First-Time Accreditation
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