Cooperators - Doug Campbell
Producer: Doug Campbell
Location: Shannon City, Ringgold County
Soil Region: 4, Southern Iowa Plains
ILF Demonstration: Warm-season grass; no-till corn/soybean food plots
Bio: Born and raised on a farm, Doug started farming in 1977 on rented land. He is now back home on the farm that has been in his family for generations. He runs a diverse operation with row crops, CRP land, hay, and pasture for his cow/calf operation.
Doug and his wife, Dayna, are the parents of two grown children. He has been active with the Ringgold County Fire Department and Rescue Dive Team, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, County Fair Board and is active in his church.
Building a Culture of Conservation: Doug started no-tilling in the late 1970s with 10 acres and admits that he made some mistakes, but it worked. He says that their farm has changed a lot since then. They used to see erosion spots and washed out waterways, but with no-tilling and added terraces, it has all come together. He noted that now most of his neighbors have followed suit.
“If I leave soil on my farm, it means I leave fertility, which means my production stays good. That is my bottom line.”
Contact Information:
Doug Campbell ~ Ringgold County
2255 Ringgold Union St.
Shannon City IA 50861
641/339-2402
farmcamp@iowatelecom.net
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