Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Success from the Field: Stewardship, Sustainability and Economic Viability

Matt Winker owns and operates Red Line Dairy, in Belgium, Wisc., where he and his family grow corn, soybeans, alfalfa and more. He partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to develop a nutrient management plan and implement soil health practices, like multi-species cover crops and no-till. Read about the success of other farms in Wisconsin who have partnered with USDA NRCS.