CHAMPAIGN – DEWITT – PIATT
PCM Specialist
Jonah Cooley serves the Central Illinois Region
From cost-share opportunities to the latest farm conservation technology, Jonah is ready to help you bring regenerative practices and data-driven business management to your farm. Reach out today to get started!
Jonah Cooley
jcooley@precisionconservation.org
309-200-6167
Jonah’s focus on conservation and soil science began with her involvement in FFA. She attended Parkland College and Illinois State University for her bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and certificate in Precision Farming. During her time at ISU, her passion for conservation earned her an internship with the Dewitt County Soil & Water Conservation District. She later secured her role as the Resource Conservationist in Dewitt and Piatt Counties.
Jonah lives on a small farm north of Argenta with her 7-year-old daughter, JoCee. They have four goats, a couple of horses and a few acres of cropland nearby where they get to dabble in crop farming. They enjoy showing horses, kayaking, camping at Clinton Lake, and gardening.
As a PCM Specialist, Jonah has a passion for working to move farmers forward in their conservation goals by sharing with them data that supports conservative approaches to farming in a financially feasible way. She also looks forward to continuing conservation work in the PIVOT region – her lifelong home.
Programs
These are just a few of the cost-share programs available in your region. Reach out to your specialist to learn about more and review your eligibility!
MRTN On-Farm Strip Validation Trial
This is a great way to test how the University of Illinois’ MRTN works on your own soils. Receive $250 per field to install N strip trials.
Pepsico & Partners Regenerative Ag incentive
Recieve $5-25 per acre for using conservation practices. Available to all farmers and all acres, regardless of practice history (does not discriminate against early adopters).
PCM Regional Conservation Partnership Program
NRCS offers farmers anywhere from $35-$64/a to grow cover crops. Many options are available with varying funding levels.