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Iowa Farms Turn Stagnant Swamps to Profitable Pastures with Oxbow Restoration

What was once stagnant, weed-choked land on farms has become a vital resource, thanks to oxbow restoration.

These revived river bends transform unproductive ground into thriving pastures, providing clean water and cool relief for livestock—turning non-profitable land into an asset.

For Iowa farmer John Marshall, it’s not just an environmental win; it’s a boost to his farm’s productivity and bottom line.

Episode at https://bit.ly/IowaOxbows

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