Rachel Curry is an Agricultural and Agribusiness Educator and is part of Illinois Extension’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NLRS, implementation team, serving the state of Illinois. Rachel grew up in Knox County and earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Knox College and an M.S. in Soil Science and Environmental Science from Iowa State University. She provides education, outreach, and expertise to stakeholders throughout the state on the NLRS, watershed planning, and best management practices to reduce nutrient loss.

Online education and resources

• Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast 
• Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Blog
• NLRS factsheet
• Edge of Field Practices: Water Quality Solutions for Farmers and Landowners
• New Tools for Healthy Waterways
• Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Report– 2021 NLRS Biennial Report
• Becoming Part of the Solution: Joining PCM for Sustainable Agriculture