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SILT Protects 40 More Acres in Johnson County

AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE LONG-TERM LEASE Solon, Iowa – Johnson County farmer Brian Fleck and his spouse Sabra just donated 40 acres they call Bee Haven Farm to the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), the group announced today. “The Flecks’ generosity has been a true inspiration to everyone at SILT, especially during such a challenging year,” said SILT Executive Director Suzan Erem. Bee Haven Farm is the second farm in Johnson County donated to SILT. SILT, based in West Branch, specializes in the permanent protection of farmland to grow nature-friendly table food. It helps beginning farmers launch their careers [...]

2020-12-11T21:13:48-06:00October 22nd, 2020|News|0 Comments
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Ron and Karlene Humpal Donate 164 Acres

  Help SILT Find the Right Farmer - DONATE Today! Karlene and Ron Humpal stand in front of the 164 acres they donated to SILT in 2019. Ron and Karlene Humpal donated their 164-acre farm just five miles northwest of Decorah in 2019.  SILT now protects nine farms with a total of 935 acres through agricultural conservation easements and land donations. “This is for the future,” Ron Humpal said. “It’s to help protect the watershed. And it’s one way to get back to small farming.” Ron is the founder of a small business doing contract work for a [...]

2019-10-10T18:47:27-05:00October 10th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Ron and Karlene Humpal Donate 164 Acres
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SILT Receives 63 Acres in Johnson County

SILT founders Paul Durrenberger and Suzan Erem signed over the deed to their 63 acres just north of Iowa City at a reception attended by county supervisors and staff, SILT advisers and friends at the Iowa City Public Library Oct. 4. They will continue to manage the property under a reserve life estate agreement, but the land itself belongs to SILT.    See stories on Iowa Public Radio and in the Iowa City Press-Citizen.    Application are Now Closed. Sign up for SILT updates to learn who has been chosen for this opportunity!     Application Details   "We've applied so much [...]

2024-09-25T08:55:34-05:00October 7th, 2018|News, sibling page sidebar|Comments Off on SILT Receives 63 Acres in Johnson County
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170-Acre Farm Donated to SILT!

Decorah – Lyle and Sue Luzum of Calmar, IA donated their entire family farm to Iowa’s newest land trust at a ceremony at Decorah Bank and Trust Friday. The 170 acres the Luzum family has farmed since 1873 is the largest yet for the young land trust, more than doubling its 115 acres over 3 farms it has acquired in its first two years. “This is the first time in Iowa’s history that a family has committed such a large tract to permanent sustainable food production,” said SILT President Suzan Erem. “The Luzum family has provided an incredible gift [...]

2020-06-02T15:56:13-05:00July 2nd, 2017|News|0 Comments
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