At Spring Rain Farm & Orchard, conservation and cultivation go hand in hand. With support from Jefferson County Conservation District, this diversified fruit and vegetable farm has implemented multistory riparian buffers to protect the streams and wetlands running through the property. These buffers—layered with native trees, shrubs, and groundcover—demonstrate how working lands can support habitat while staying productive.
JCCD provided technical guidance and support to help design and install the buffers, which also help reduce erosion, improve water quality, and boost pollinator habitat. In addition to practical conservation solutions, the farm uses inflatable "dancing" figures to keep deer and birds at bay, blending creativity and ecological care.
This partnership shows how farms and conservation districts can work together to protect natural resources while supporting local food systems.
In an arid landscape dominated by dryland grain production and rangeland, this pilot focuses on reducing soil loss, improving water availability, and supporting habitat health. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient working lands under changing conditions.
In a working lands landscape shaped by dryland farming, grazing, and irrigated agriculture, this pilot focuses on reducing erosion, keeping soil on the land, and improving stream and habitat conditions. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient farms and healthy watersheds.
Within a productive agricultural landscape shaped by dairy and crop production, this pilot focuses on improving water quality, managing nutrients, and reducing flood risks. Monitoring and conservation tracking help partners understand how voluntary conservation supports both farm viability and long-term watershed health.
