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September 22, 2025
Meet a MAWQCP-certified producer: Scott Wilson
Since he first planted trees on the farm in 1980, Scott has been working to implement and improve the farm’s conservation practices. He farms by the motto, “when we take something, we put it back.” When he cuts a tree down, he plants a new one the next year. When he tills his strawberries, he replenishes them with pumpkins and squash. Rotating crops is an important practice on his farm as it ensures time to rebuild essential nutrients and eliminate any potential soil diseases.
Scott learned about the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) in 2016. As a passionate steward of his land and other nearby resources, like the Minnesota River, Scott knew the MAWQCP would be a perfect fit for him. The MAWQCP helped Scott implement practices that protect his farm and the watershed, like implementing grass waterways to stop erosion, building berms and dikes to mitigate runoff, and upgrading equipment to implement more specialized practices.
Scott's full feature can be read at the We Are Water exhibit, which is currently being hosted at Ney Nature Center in Henderson, MN from August 14 through October 6.
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Show off your Certification Pride with the MAWQCP Merch Store!
The MAWQCP recently launched a merch store, so you can show off your certification through t-shirts, tote bags, and more!
Check out all the store has to offer by clicking this link!
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Farm Business Management Scholarship Applications due by October 1
The MAWQCP Farm Business Management Scholarship Program provides scholarships to Water Quality Certified producers to learn business management strategies that will lead to profitable and competitive farming operations. Applications for the fall semester are due by October 1. To apply, work with your FBM instructor to complete the scholarship application.
It's Conference Season!
The MAWQCP will be attending numerous agricultural conferences around the Midwest this fall and winter. Stop by the MAWQCP booth for program updates and to meet our staff.
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Check Out our Connector.ag Listing
 The MAWQCP can be found on the Conservation Connector platform. This platform helps farmers find and take advantage of local opportunities available to them. This resource is a great way to promote programs and provide essential information such as enrollment deadlines, contact information, program requirements, and additional details so farmers can have accurate and updated information about available opportunities.
Looking for an opportunity to promote your program? Create a free listing in the portal here. Simply register or log in, then select Manage Programs or Manage Providers to enter or update your information. A User Guide can be downloaded on this page.
Additional participation will help build trust and clarity in conservation agriculture by allowing farmers to easily find, understand and evaluate programs and services in one place.
Explore the MAWQCP Story Map
Get to know some of the more than 1,688 Water Quality Certified producers from across Minnesota
Check out the MAWQCP story map to get to know some of the other certified producers across Minnesota. Interested in sharing your story? Email Megan Moland megan.moland@state.mn.us to add your story to the map.
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