Our Mission: The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT) is dedicated to protecting working farms to grow healthy food.
Our Vision: To bring back a mix of different types of farms in Iowa, growing a variety of crops, including fresh food for people to eat.
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Keeping Farms Farms: A Landowner’s Legacy and a Farmer’s Future
While working for SILT over the past seven years, [...]
Board Spotlight: Sheila’s Journey from SILT’s Founding Table to Today
In our ongoing series highlighting SILT board members, we're [...]
Oneota Co-op
Oneota Co-op is a 51-year old food cooperative located [...]
From Soil to Stewardship: Mary Ellen Miller’s Journey with SILT
Celebrating our 10th anniversary, we're highlighting the dedicated board [...]
SILT Board Member Les Beck on Personal Responsibility and Getting Involved in Sustainable Food Systems
Les Beck, Past President of the Board of Directors [...]
Story County Supports Farmland Preservation Initiative
Story County Supports Farmland Preservation Initiative Story County Board [...]