Whats been said: The farm cleared thousands of acres just to grow potatoes. The Truth: 43% of the land at the Walther family farm has been committed to conservation easements. The family is working with respected conservation groups like Ducks Unlimited to cultivate hundreds of acres of new wildlife plots plots to help nurture local species. They have hundreds of acres in committed conservation easements. They will plant about 1,000 acres in potatoes at the Augusta site while also growing other commodities like corn, soybeans and wheat to protect the soil. Find out more: savescfarmers
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 23:08:20 +0000