Bacons return land to habitat-friendly environment
Wild Habitat Award – Doug and Lorrie Bacon of Humboldt have invested in wildlife habitat conservation on their farm.
Land that used to be farmed is now teaming with wildlife thanks to conservation efforts of Doug and Lorrie Bacon.
The Bacons initiated a number of conservation efforts into their farm south of Humboldt, including a CRP windbreak and sizeable habitat buffer along the West Fork of the Des Moines River. Through continued maintenance and care, this area is now a good place to find pheasants, deer and turkeys.
For their efforts, the Bacons were awarded the 2020 Wildlife Habitat Award from the Humboldt Soil and Water Conservation District.
The Bacons purchased 40 acres from Chantland-PVS Company 17 years ago. The land included 25 acres north of the Chantland south plant, and 15 acres south of the plant, a timber area.
Read more about their story and other local conservation winners in this week's Salute to Ag Producers, a special supplement available only in the Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page and read what you are missing.
