The Valley Stewardship Network, Inc.

The Valley Stewardship Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Viroqua, Wisconsin, registered in SAM.gov since 2008, with a mission focused on protecting land and water through research, education, and community empowerment. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization specializes in environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and watershed management services for federal agencies. The organization works primarily through cooperative agreements, connecting diverse stakeholders including farmers, landowners, community groups, agencies, and research partners to advance natural resource conservation efforts.

The Valley Stewardship Network, Inc. has received federal grants from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, focusing on watershed stewardship, water quality monitoring, and regenerative conservation practices. Recent grants include a $299,456.91 cooperative agreement to support farmer-led conservation initiatives and a $196,607 award under the National Fish Habitat Partnership program. The organization's work involves providing technical assistance to watershed councils, developing watershed plans, establishing prairie strips, conducting water quality assessments, and engaging approximately 50 farmers across multiple watersheds. They collaborate with partners like the University of Minnesota, Winrock International, and the Hill Country Watershed Alliance, conducting research and implementing conservation strategies in the Kickapoo region of Southwest Wisconsin. Sub-grant work has included farmer-led research promoting working lands conservation for soil health, water quality, and biodiversity.