[Podcast] Conservation Farming in the U.S. and Abroad with Hans Kok
In this episode of the “No-till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Calmer Corn Heads, conservation consultant Hans Kok joins Frank Lessiter for an exploratory conversation about what it takes to farm slopes vs. flat ground, making money while using cover crops, why no-till hasn’t been adopted widely in certain areas, how no-tillers could get by without glyphosate, and much more.
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“Cover crops fill a nice niche. If you can get a cover crop between your corn and beans, that works beautifully for keeping the ground covered, keeping leftover nutrients from leaving the field and getting erosion under control.…” — Hans Kok
A transplant from The Netherlands, Hans Kok has a unique perspective on no-till systems in the U.S. and beyond. Having worked with farmers in Washington state, Spain, Indiana, and more, he has a hands-on understanding of what farmers are doing to make no-till work in their environments.
He’s a frequent presenter at agricultural meetings, including our own National No-Tillage Conference, and has worked with a wide range of organizations to advocate the use of no-till farming techniques.
P.S. There’s lots more great no-till stories and history in Frank Lessiter’s new book, From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming. Check it out here.
No-Till Farmer's podcast series is brought to you by Calmer Corn Heads.
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Intro Music: Adam Selzer - True North
Interlude Music: Alialujah Choir - Little Picture (Instrumental)
