Rachel Curry

Agriculture and Agribusiness Educator 1

Nutrient Loss Reduction

Address

180 S Soangetaha Rd #108 Galesburg IL 61401

Phone

(217) 265-0851

rccurry@illinois.edu

Program Areas

Commercial Agriculture

Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy

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 has a strong background in agricultural research and agricultural conservation education.

Curry provides educational programming, outreach, and expertise to stakeholders throughout the state on the NLRS, watershed planning, and best management practices to reduce nutrient loss.

The Illinois NLRS guides state efforts to improve water quality at home and downstream by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus levels in our lakes, streams, and rivers. The strategy outlines a comprehensive suite of best management practices for reducing nutrient loads from wastewater treatment plants and urban and agricultural runoff. Recommended activities target the state’s most critical watersheds and are based on the latest science and best-available technology. It also calls for more collaboration between state and federal agencies, cities, non-profits, and technical experts on issues such as water quality monitoring, funding, and outreach.

Online education and resources

Keywords

Commercial Agriculture

Conservation

Sustainable Agriculture

Water Quality

Environment

Energy Conservation