Nate Calkins
Aquaponics is a sustainable agricultural system that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil) in a symbiotic environment.
Morgan Lobdell
Morgan approaches sustainability by thinking of their end goal, which is stewarding future agriculturists. It is important to Morgan and Casey to invest in the future generation and give them opportunities to learn and grow in agriculture.
Alsum Farms & Produce
At Alsum Farms, sustainability means leaving the land better than how they found it. The team focuses on water, energy and soil conservation in their farming techniques.
Ed Rippley
Ed Rippley raises chickens in the hills and valleys of the Driftless Region. Learn more about sustainability at Rippley Family Farms.
Doug Rebout
At Roger Rebout & Sons Farms, sustainability means doing right for the farm, land and community. Learn more about sustainability at Doug’s farm.
Krista Peterson and Kara Kasten-Olson
Krista and Kara started their tree farming journey in 2020. The sisters learned the value of hard work and community growing up on their family’s dairy farm near Richfield.
Toni and Terry Sorenson
The Sorensons farm about 100 acres of cherry trees. Cherry trees give habitat and protection for various species of birds and mammals. Terry estimates they have 18,000 trees in their orchard.
Blake and Jessica Pozarski
Blake Pozarski owns and operates Pozarski Family Farms along with his wife, Jessica, and two kids, Wyatt and Finley. The family collects sap for maple syrup production in addition to raising crops and selling seed for food plots and other hunting supplies.
Becca and Joey Hilby
The family raises corn, soybeans and hay along with cattle, pigs, chicken and goats at Hilby Family Farm. The newest venture of Hilby Family Farm is farm-to-table candle making with beef tallow.
Pete Badtke
At Badtke Family Farm, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a way of life. For Pete Badtke, sustainability means nurturing the land to create healthy soil through cover crops and conserving water resources.