In this 3-part video series, No-Till Farmer speaks with the Young Family about the origins of no-till, advancements and what lies ahead.

Part 1: The History of No-Till

Frank Lessiter discusses the 1962 origin of no-till farming in Herndon, Kentucky with Harry Young Jr.’s son, grandson and great-grandson.

Part 2: No-Till Farming – 1962 to Present

John Young explains the components of a modern no-till planter and how it differs from the first no-till planter and the inventors from Western Kentucky that helped make no-till farming what it is today.

Part 3: The Future of No-Till Farming

The Young family discusses the future of no-till farming and what they believe the future of farming looks like for their farm.

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No-Till’s Past, Present and Future with the Harry Young Family — from the Kentucky Field Where it all Started

In this 3-part video series, No-Till Farmer speaks with the Young Family about the origins of no-till, advancements and what lies ahead.

Part 1: The History of No-Till

Part 2: No-Till Farming – 1962 to Present

Part 3: The Future of No-Till Farming

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