MAWQCP

October 01, 2026 by Alyson Levig

Kevin, Ruth, and Matthew Pederson of Wheaton, Minnesota, have recently become water quality certified through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

September 21, 2026 by Alyson Levig

Earlier this year, the Jirava family, consisting of Vance, his wife, Kim, and their two sons, Reed and Colton, joined over 1,500 producers in becoming stewards of water quality through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

September 09, 2026 by Alyson Levig

River Bend Ag Partnership, proudly operated by Chester Raguse, has recently achieved water-quality certification under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

August 20, 2026 by Alyson Levig

David and Paul Lande of Lande’s High Prairie Farm Inc. have recently joined over 1,500 producers to become certified as a water quality steward through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

April 20, 2026 by Alyson Levig

Robert Toelle joins the rising number of producers becoming certified as water quality stewards through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) - a voluntary opportunity that certifies farmers taking the lead in implementing conservation-minded practices to protect water quality.

April 02, 2026 by Alyson Levig

Maier Farms, LLC, operated by fourth-generation farmer Andy Maier, his wife Stephanie, their children, and his parents, Rick and Peggy Maier, recently achieved water quality certification through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

March 10, 2026 by Alyson Levig

David Uhren of Vining, Minnesota, has recently become water quality certified through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

September 19, 2025 by Alyson Levig

Tim Hockett and his family have joined the rising number of producers becoming water quality certified through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

July 14, 2025 by Alyson Levig

Wadena SWCD Board Supervisor Achieves Water Quality Certification

July 02, 2025 by Alyson Levig

Third Generation Rancher Achieves Water Quality Certification

June 17, 2025 by Alyson Levig

Since 2014, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQP) has certified producers who have implemented conservation-minded practices in their farming operations to protect water quality. 

January 05, 2025 by Alyson Levig

 Judy and Harry Worm have joined the rising number of producers becoming water quality certified through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

December 26, 2024 by Alyson Levig

Nestled into the rolling hills of Parke Township in Clay County lies the Grefsrud homestead, the old roots of the family’s dairy operation from the 1920s that has since grown into the Grefsrud Angus Farm established in 2002 by Dan Grefsrud’s parents, Roddy and Shanna. 

December 11, 2024 by Alyson Levig

Lance and Robyn Bragstad, proud owners of the Brakstad Family Farm, have recently become water quality certified under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). 

October 29, 2024 by Alyson Levig

Mark, Mike, and Kristine Spadgenske, proud owners of the Spadgenske Dairy Farm, have recently become water quality certified under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).

September 24, 2024 by Alyson Levig

Angie Litchy, proud owner of The Crafted Orchard & More in Crow Wing County, has recently been water quality certified with the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).

September 10, 2024 by Alyson Levig

True Vine Specialty Farms, a relatively new elderberry farm operated by Stephanie and Patrick Hockett in Otter Tail County, has joined over 1,400 producers in becoming stewards of water quality through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).

August 14, 2024 by Alyson Levig

Earl and Coleen Hensel, proud owners of the Earthly Berry Farm in Hubbard County, have recently become water quality certified under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP).

July 18, 2024 by Alyson Levig

Nestled into the rolling hills of Deer Creek Township in East Otter Tail County lies the Moen homestead, the starting point of a farming operation established in 1951 by Carlton Moen’s father, Luther.

June 13, 2024 by Alyson Levig

The Gowin’s farming operation consists of cropland where corn, soybeans, wheat, and sugar beets are rotated.