Fully Funded Conservation Practices—At No Cost to You
Through a partnership with leading ag and conservation organizations, IAS is offering edge-of-field practices that:
• Improve water quality
• Reduce nutrient loss
• Strengthen long-term soil performance
Edge-to-Field Program Benefits
This program makes it easy to shape the future of your farm—for the next crop, and the next generation.
• Installed at no cost to the landowner
• Designed for working farms
• Minimal impact to your operation
How It Works on Your Farm
Two Proven Options Available (Click each one for details):
Saturated Buffer: Clean Water. Minimal Disruption.
Saturated Buffer: Clean Water. Minimal Disruption.
A saturated buffer is a conservation practice that works with your existing tile system to improve water quality—without taking land out of production or impacting yield when installed in the right location.
Tile water is directed through a control structure and then slowly moved through a perforated pipe into a grass buffer along a stream. As the water passes through the soil and vegetation, nitrogen is naturally reduced through biological processes and plant uptake.
During heavy flow conditions, excess water bypasses the system and flows directly to the stream, ensuring your tile system continues to function properly.
What this means for your farm:
- Little to no land taken out of production
- Minimal maintenance once installed
- No impact to crop yield when properly placed
- Designed to work with your existing drainage system
Is your field a good fit? You may qualify if you have:
- Tile drainage covering at least 15 acres
- An outlet to a ditch, stream, or waterway
- A 30-foot grass buffer along the stream
Denitrifying Bioreactor: A Natural Filter Below the Surface
Denitrifying Bioreactor: A Natural Filter Below the Surface
A denitrifying bioreactor is a simple underground system filled with woodchips that helps clean tile water before it leaves your field.
Tile water is redirected into the bioreactor, where natural biological processes break down and remove excess nitrogen. Once the water is treated, it flows back out through the tile system.
During heavy flow conditions, any extra water bypasses the system and continues through the tile outlet—so your drainage keeps working as it should.
What this means for your farm:
- Very small footprint (typically 1/10 acre or less)
- No disruption to field operations
- Works with your existing tile system
- Low maintenance after installation
Is your field a good fit? You may qualify if you have:
- Tile drainage covering approximately 30–100 acres
- An existing grass area for installation
The Innovative Ag Services Edge to Field Program is made possible by the following partners:
