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Frank Lessiter

Newly Released Second Edition of World's First No-Till History Book Makes Perfect Father's Day Gift

From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming [2nd Edition] is a beautiful full-color, hardbound book updated with 8 all-new chapters and 20 revised chapters.

Frank Lessiter, editor-in-chief of No-Till Farmer, has released a new edition of From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming. This book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day as it tells the interesting stories of early adopters and underdogs who changed the world, that anyone would enjoy.


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No-Till and Cover Crops Handbook

No-Till Farmer Offers Pre-Sale of New No-Till & Cover Crops Handbook

A basic, how-to guide for implementing soil-saving practices on the farm.

Transitioning from conventional farming to no-till and incorporating the use of cover crops requires a higher level of management. For many farmers, lack of knowledge is a barrier to implementation. To provide farmers with the latest information on the most effective practices in use today by top leaders in no-till and cover crops, No-Till Farmer is publishing a new No-Till & Cover Crops Handbook.


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Jim Leverich

Jim Leverich Named Inaugural ‘Conservation Ag Operator’ Fellow by No-Till Farmer

As No-Till Farmer celebrates the start of its 50th year in 2022, its editors have announced a new initiative — the “Conservation Ag Operator Fellowship” — to broaden farmers’ understanding about how to realize economic and sustainability success through no-till and conservation ag.
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Honoring Leaders, Pioneers in the No-Till Community

The 26th class of No-Till Innovators led advancements in no-tilling by championing organic no-till, no-till tobacco, innovative planter attachments, robust educational events and farmer networks.
Two individuals and two organizations were recognized as the 26th class of No-Till Innovators for their commitment to the advancement of no-till farming systems in North America and worldwide.
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What Research & Literature Most Contributed to No-Till’s Adoption?

This first-ever project recognizes the most significant works in no-till research & literature, and the efforts of those who contributed to the practice’s understanding in North America and beyond.

In September 2021, No-Till Farmer commissioned a project to determine the most significant research and publications that assisted in the understanding and adoption of no-till agriculture. Randall Reeder, retired ag engineer from Ohio State Univ., and Don Reicosky, retired USDA soil scientist, collaborated on a detailed process to complete this large and aggressive project in advance of three important no-till milestones in 2022.

The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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