Conservation & Bioenergy
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CONSERVATION
FDCE has been establishing native grasses, forbs and pollinator habitat since 2003. We have successfully and professionally established and managed over 370,000 acres of habitat since inception, with project sizes ranging from 15-2,000 acres.
BIOENERGY
FDCE’s bioenergy sector focuses on the use of native perennial vegetation and crop residues to replace traditional non-renewable products and methodologies. Projects include: cellulosic ethanol, direct combustion, pollinator friendly solar arrays and poultry bedding.
Solar Vegetation
FDC Enterprises Conservation and Bioenergy provides a professional solution to lead the solar energy industry in responsible vegetation establishment and management. FDC offers full-service vegetation solutions for utility-scale solar projects.
Special Projects
FDCE is part of several innovative partnerships to promote adoption of conservation practices that improve water quality and soil health, including Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects that establish switchgrass on agricultural land in Iowa and Virginia.
Testimonials
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) | Conservation Practices | CRP Seed Mixes | Competent Contractor
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) | NRCS | FSA | SWCD | CRP Seed Companies
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) | How to Plant | Who to Hire
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) | Farm Management | How to complete your CRP project | CRP Seed
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How CRP Improves Soil Health and Fertility
The Lasting Impact of Native Vegetation on the Land Beneath Our Feet For landowners participating in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the benefits of enrolling
Navigating the First Year of CRP Establishment: What Landowners Should Expect
Setting the Foundation for Long-Term Conservation Success The first year of establishing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land is both exciting and critical. It’s the foundation
The Economics of CRP: Understanding Financial Benefits
How CRP Participation Pays Off for Landowners and the Environment Enrolling land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is not just a smart environmental decision—it’s