IPPA launches fourth round of tree buffer cost share program

Funding aids with the purchase of trees and shrubs, as well as design and tree placement. Illinois Pork Producers Association will match up to $2,500 of the cost.

May 31, 2019

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Illinois pork producers once again have the opportunity to apply for a tree buffer cost share program. The Illinois Pork Producers Association is accepting a fourth round of applications from farmers to implement fresh landscaping on their pig farms.

“Tree buffers are just one of the current best management practices that pig farmers are embracing to benefit the environment. We are proud to offer these cost share opportunities to progressive pig farmers who understand the importance of stewardship for our future generations,” says Jennifer Tirey, executive director of IPPA.

A buffer is an area of trees that are strategically placed to provide a wind break, recycle clean air and provide curb appeal to a landscape. This cost share program is offered to Illinois pig farmers on a first-come first-serve basis. Funding aids with the purchase of trees and shrubs, as well as design and tree placement. IPPA will match up to $2,500 of the cost.

Ted Funk, environmental engineer for the IPPA and funded in part by the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program, provides his talents of research and planning to benefit the farmer. A local Extension educator may also play a role by suggesting the best types of trees for the desired location. This group effort is to ensure the farmer has all the right tools they need to create a useful tree buffer.

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Taylor Wildermuth, Henry County Pork Producers president and IPPA member, stands in front of his barn where he planted a tree buffer with help from the IPPA tree buffer cost-share program.

“It’s exciting to work with pork producers who are committed to making their farms look great by using some strategic landscaping vegetation. I’m pleased to see the continuing interest of Illinois commodity groups in helping make healthy, attractive communities,” says Funk.

Pork producers interested in applying for cost share funds can download the application at ILPork.com. Applications will be accepted through July 15.  

Source: Illinois Pork Producers Association, which is solely responsible for the information provided, and wholly owns the information. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset.

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