The AIM Initiative

06/02/2026

Conservation agriculture and soil health practices work together to protect soil, reduce erosion, and improve long-term sustainability. Healthy soil supports healthy farms, cleaner water, and stronger ecosystems. 🌱🚜

06/01/2026

Crop Year 2026 Is Now Open at Illinois STAR

Head Over To startool.ag Now To Get Started!

Start your 2026 Crop Year Strong! 💪

Crop Year 2026 is officially here and open for everyone! Use the FREE STAR Tool to get started!

Use the STAR Tool Here -> https://startool.ag/

05/29/2026

Meet the team behind the work!🌱

Michael Devine, our Conservation Planner in Will County!

05/28/2026

Nitrogen doesn’t just wash away, it can also escape into the air.

Learn how evaporation and field conditions can lead to fertilizer loss in Illinois soils.🌱

05/27/2026

Heavy rainfall doesn’t just move water.

It can also carry away valuable nutrients needed for healthy soil and crops. runoff, tile drainage, and erosion all play a role in nutrient loss across Illinois farmland. 🌧️🌱

05/26/2026

Healthy soil starts with conservation. 🌱

Practices like cover crops, no-till farming, terraces, and grassed waterways help reduce erosion, protect nutrients, and keep water cleaner for future generations. 💧🚜

05/22/2026

Meet the team behind the work!🌱

Courtney Lercher, our Conservation Planner in Scott County.

05/21/2026

Check out the May newsletter🌾 Catch up on this month’s newsletter and don’t miss what we’ve been working on!

Head to the AIM Website to view the newsletter.
https://www.aimillinois.org/resources-2-1

05/20/2026

Rain is part of the natural water cycle.💧

When soil is left exposed, heavy rainfall can lead to erosion, runoff, and nutrient loss. Healthy soil and conservation practices help keep farmland productive and protect our waterways. 🌱💧

05/19/2026

Discover the Water Cycle 🌿

Water is always on the move! From evaporation to precipitation, every drop plays its part in sustaining life on Earth. 🌎