No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's world from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:
- Farmers are Known for Resiliency — Even in the Hardest of Times
- Soil Health Practices Such as No-Till Make a Difference at the Farmers Market
- Reducing Tillage, Implementing Covers Qualifies Growers for Agoro Carbon Programs
- Comparing a No-Till Drill to No-Till Broadcast Seeding
- An Optical Ag-lusion
Farmers are Known for Resiliency — Even in the Hardest of Times
In this mini documentary about Kyle Thompson, who is a fifth generation dairy farmer from Barneveld, Wis., learn about the tragic story of how he lost part of his leg in a silo auger accident. This short film documents the events of his rescue, subsequent medical care and adaptation to life as a farmer and father of 4 with a prosthetic leg. Kyle's ability to stay positive and willingness to move forward past this accident is an inspiring story for all no-tillers and farmers of any kind.
Soil Health Practices Such as No-Till Make a Difference at the Farmers Market
In this article, a local Colorado publication highlights the benefits of no-till and other soil health practices so customers at farmers markets might understand the difference these practices make for improving the quality of the food they purchase.
Reducing Tillage, Implementing Covers Qualifies Growers for Agoro Carbon Programs
In this video, Clay Craighton with Agoro Carbon Alliance talks about the company’s incentive programs and how farmers — even those who may already be no-tilling and planting cover crops — can qualify for these programs with just a few slight changes to their operation.
Comparing a No-Till Drill to No-Till Broadcast Seeding
In this video from Vitalize Seed, take a side-by-side look at the biggest differences between broadcast seeding or using a drill in a no-till system during a very dry season.
An Optical Ag-lusion
Check out this Facebook post of a crowd ready to see their favorite band perform to a packed house — oh wait… Some photos deserve a second glance.
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