The cover crop seeding partnership has been formed to encourage and facilitate the use of cover crops in farm fields across Central Iowa. Heartland Co-op, with the partnership, is committed to seed up to 10,000 acres in the Central Iowa watershed areas this year.

This initiative aims to reduce soil erosion and flooding, boost soil quality and help limit fertilizer and chemical seepage into rivers and drinking water. 

Our Partners

The partnership includes Heartland Co-op, Polk County Public Works, the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, the Des Moines Water Works, and the City of Des Moines.