FORD – LIVINGSTON – LOGAN – MCLEAN – TAZEWELL – WOODFORD
PCM Specialist Aidan Walton serves the North-Central Illinois Region
From cost-share opportunities to the latest farm conservation technology, Aidan is ready to help you bring regenerative practices and data-driven business management to your farm. Reach out today to get started!
Aidan Walton
awalton@precisionconservation.org
309-391-2345
Aidan joins PCM as a recent graduate of Illinois State University with a Master of Science degree in Agribusiness. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness from ISU. During his time as a student, Aidan worked as a Senior Agronomy Intern and Seasonal Operator for Evergreen FS, where he was under the supervision of various Crop Specialists. During the summer of 2020, Aidan flew over 17,000 acres of corn and soybeans using a fixed-wing drone with Sentera technology, to monitor plant emergence and health.
Aidan grew up in Cook County, but has a sesquicentennial family farm in Macoupin County where they have raised goats and other various farm animals. Aidan currently resides in Bloomington, and is looking forward to developing relationships and working with PCM farmers in East-Central Illinois to make appropriate conservation and financial decisions.
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.