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RIVER FRIENDLY FARMER
2007
Alan Stahl began farming in 1961 with
his dad and three brothers. Alan is now retired and his son Brad has taken
over the family farm. Alan started
no-tilling with his brothers Quentin and Manfred in 1976 and today still try to
no-till 80% of their ground. He
has several acres in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
Alan and his wife Darlene have been married 41 years and have two
children, Brad and Lori. Brad and his wife
Kiersten have two children and Lori and her husband Steve have three children.
Alan and Darlene are members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He is
a charter member of Southern Indiana
Antique and Machinery Club, Wabash chapter of the American Truck Historical
Society, the Oliver Hart-Parr Collec-
tors and BMW motorcycle owners of America. His hobby is showing and
traveling with his Moline, Oliver, Huber and
Massey tractors. Also in his collection are GMC, IH and Reo trucks.
He has restored these trucks and shows them in
shows. In his spare time he enjoys helping his brother Manfred, nephew
Kurt and son Brad on the farm.
RIVER FRIENDLY FARMER
2006
River Friendly Farmer Award
Environmental stewardship is the focus behind the River Friendly Farmer Award, a program established in 1999. It is designed to recognize farmers who protect and enhance Indiana’s rivers, lakes and streams by using sound cropping and livestock management practices in their operations.
Vanderburgh County SWCD recognized Joe Steinkamp in 2006 as their River
Friendly Farmer. He is one of the men in Indiana who makes decisions based on
the impact their choices will have on the environment. Economic viability is
certainly an important criterion as well, but River Friendly Farmer winners also
know that a healthy environment only sets the stage for a farm’s healthy overall
bottom line….not to mention the legacy it leaves for future generations.
Joe cash grain farms growing all white corn, round-up ready soybeans and some
winter wheat. He has put in grass waterways, grass filter strips, erosion
control structures and no-till plants his crops. He follows the criteria for
nutrient management, nitrogen best management practices for our region,
pesticide management, non-cropland area management and keep records on his farm
operation to track inputs and conservation practices.
CONGRATULATION JOE!