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Hear how and why your peers are incorporating practices that improve soil health, like cover crops, into their operations.
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Henry Miller – SARE National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health
Henry Miller raises a variety of crops under irrigation, including seed corn and soybeans. He shares the challenges and benefits of incorporating cover crops in his fields.
Interview with Jeff Chandler, North Carolina Technical Advisor
We’re excited to introduce Jeff Chandler, a Technical Advisor with Farmers for Soil Health in North Carolina, as well as the Research Coordinator for the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association. Research and outreach are vital parts of both his roles, allowing him to form meaningful connections with and provide evidence-based advice to farmers in his area.
Jamie Scott – Pierceton, Indiana
Jamie Scott and his father raise corn, soybeans and wheat, relying on cover crops and no-till to improve soil health. He describes how their system benefits their soils.
Living Soil: A Documentary for All of Us
Living Soil tells the story of farmers, scientists, and policymakers working to incorporate agricultural practices to benefit soil health for years to come.
Ray Gaesser – SARE National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health
The increase in severe rains showed Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser that no-till, waterways and terraces couldn’t handle those events alone. He describes his learning process in gradually increasing cover crop acres, working toward his goal of using them on every acre.
Seeding Cover Crops While Harvesting
Learn from Jim O’Connell, a farmer based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as he shares his experience with seeding cover crops while harvesting corn or soybeans.