Conservation Awards

Jones Soil & Water Conservation Commissioners visited with Lillie Beringer-Crock at her farm store January 7.  Jones SWCD commissioners and NRCS District Conservationist Addie Manternach selected Lillie for the Conservation Woman of the Year award.  Her local nomination advanced & she was awarded the State honor by Conservation Districts of Iowa.  

Lillie's farm store offers the local community an opportunity to shop for beef, eggs, milk, cheese, fresh greens, maple syrup, honey and baked goods all from local farmers.  

Lillie is a third-generation farmer that operates a 1,500-head feedlot, along with cropland that includes corn, soybeans and alfalfa.   She created an online business to market her beef and ships individual beef cuts to all 50 states.   She also supplies her beef to local restaurants and several schools in the area.  

Pictured below:  Commissioner Paul Specht, Julie Orris, Lillie and Commissioner Jeff Von Behren.