Winona State has recently entered a partnership with a local organic farm, Featherstone Farms, in Rushford, MN. See links for an aerial photograph and topographical map of the farm. This farm is located in a beautiful valley typical of many valleys in the driftless region of this area. The farm borders Money Creek and is situated adjacent to a traditional (non-organic) dairy farm. Because of the hilly terrain, the farmers have set up several ponds along the natural drainage area of the property including a swimming pond for their children. On one portion of their land they are trying to restore to a natural wetland. The farmers, being curious, and responsible land stewards, are very interested in having their property characterized. Students and faculty in the Biology, Chemistry, and Geoscience departments are working at this farm, characterizing it biologically, chemically, and geologically.