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Field Border Installation: How and Why It Works

Wisconsin landowner Dennis Ireland, in Pierce County, repaired a gully at the edge of his field and planted grasses to stabilize the soil. As a result, he’s experienced significantly less erosion, can now access the site with equipment, and is helping protect local waterways. Learn more about the process and benefits of installing a field border. To explore resources for addressing erosion on your field, contact your local county conservation office or conservation district, NRCS field office, or farmer-led council.

Dennis was a recipient of a Good Idea Mini-Grant, a program to encourage the adoption of edge-of-field practices and farmer-to-farmer learning about them. Good Idea Mini-Grants were made possible with funding from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Walton Family Foundation.

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Length: 05:38

Year Produced: 2025

State: Wisconsin

Cropping Systems: Corn, Soybean

Tags: edge-of-field practices, Erosion Control, field border, Good Idea Mini-Grant, Reduce Runoff, water quality