Over the past decade, No-Till Innovator and former NNTC Presenter of the Year Adam Daugherty has focused on transitioning long term no-till operations into higher functioning agroecological production systems via strategic cover crop, nutrient and pest management implementation. The Coffee County, Tenn., NRCS district conservation official too often sees farmers implement no-till and cover crops with little understanding of how the soil actually functions and the ripple effect of your management decisions. Daugherty helps you understand the “whys” behind the essential principles of soil health management.

You’ll Learn: The level of commitment required to manage high functioning agroecological production systems, the purpose of the tools in your no-till toolbox & how to accept the dynamics of nature & capitalize on its resiliency.

The 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference returns to Louisville on Jan. 7-10, 2025. Whether you're new to no-till or refining your system, this event delivers fast-paced learning from top no-till farmers, agronomists and experts. With over 12 General Sessions, 23 expert-led Classrooms and 34 Roundtables to choose from, plus opportunities to earn pesticide recertification and CCA credits, the 2025 No-Till Conference is a must-attend event for anyone looking to enhance their no-till farming practices.

View the full speaker agenda and topics here.

For more information about the 2025 National No-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit no-tillfarmer.com/nntc. Use code SPEAKER50 for $50 off your registration.

The Conference extends its thanks to our 2025 sponsors: Precision Planting, Ag Leader, Montag, Martin-Till, Yetter, Bio Till Cover Crops, ForGround by Bayer, Copperhead Ag, The Andersons Plant Nutrient Group, HORSCH, Titan International, and Midwest Bio-Tech.

Adam Daugherty has worked for NRCS for 22 years. Since 2013, the No-Till Innovator and former NNTC Presenter of the Year has focused on transitioning long term no-till operations into higher functioning agro-ecological production systems through strategic cover crop, nutrient, and pest management planning and implementation. Additionally, he operates Daugherty Farms, which specializes in regenerative grown sweet corn and various direct market crops. He has served as District Conservationist in Coffee County, Tenn., since 2013.