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Reduce waste and nurture soil by composting.

• The Do’s and Don’ts of Composting | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Small Farm Sustainability

To cut down on carbon emissions from transportation and to enjoy peak freshness and nutrition.

• Embracing the Flavors of Our Region: Why Eating Local and Seasonal Food Matters – ShortFoodBlog
• Madison County Farmers Market | Visit Us Now!

To maintain a healthy environment for you and wildlife.

• Safe Chemical Waste Disposal Best Practices & Regulations

To avoid interfering with insect and bird flight and migration patterns.

• Dim the Lights for Pollinators and Plants at Night — U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

To help insects and other wildlife thrive.

• Mowing: Best Practices for Monarchs — by Monarch Joint Venture

Fallen leaves nurture the soil and provide habitat for wildlife, big and small.

• Leave the Leaves: Winter Habitat Protection | Xerces Society

Dead and dying trees make fantastic wildlife habitat.

• Trees and Snags — National Wildlife Federation

Gift wildlife a safe place to raise their young.

• Make Barn Owl Nesting Box
• Make a Bluebird Nesting Box
• Getting the Hang of Bat Houses

To move conservation forward in Madison County!

• Madison County Parks

• How to Harvest and Store Seeds | Yard and Garden
• How to Save Seeds: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, and More | The Old Farmer’s Almanac
• How to Harvest and Store Seeds from Prairie Flowers | Live to Plant