ative grasses once dominated the Great Plains, supporting hundreds of species. Today, farming operations splinter the landscape, says Lauren Connell, stewardship director give birds homes. “What I like about the program is it’s completely voluntary,” says Connell, whose team assists the USDA with the program. “This isn’t forcing you to do anything. We’re just letting you know your options.”
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Feb 25, 2022
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