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Sustainable Iowa Land Trust - SILT, Planting Seeds of Change

Interest Areas: Environment | Food Insecurity | Health | Human Services
Goal: $75,000
Funding Deadline: October 01, 2026
Giving Type: General Support
Learn more: https://silt.org/

Project Description

The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT) mission is to permanently protect Iowa’s farmland for sustainable food farming and create land access opportunities for new and beginning farmers. One of our target communities is Des Moines, as a part of our “Circle our Cities” campaign that aims to protect farmland in and around Iowa’s fastest growing cities. Your support makes agricultural land accessible to farmers committed to sustainable practices that support our soil, water, and food systems. SILT currently protects 1200 acres of farmland across Iowa. Your support enables us to expand land protection efforts, provide farmer support, and strengthen Des Moines' local food economy.