Michaela Paukner

Michaela Paukner

Michaela Paukner was the managing editor of No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies. Her previous journalism experience includes working as a reporter for a legal magazine and as a producer for two Wisconsin TV news stations. She has also worked with clients across the globe as a freelance writer and marketing consultant, and as a brand manager for a Wisconsin-based boutique marketing agency. She's a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

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No-Till Passport Series

Information Revolution Needed to Promote No-Till Worldwide

Increasing worldwide adoption of no-till will require a shift in mindset and a localized approach.

No-till, referred to as conservation agriculture outside of the U.S., is an adaptive and effective tool to help combat climate change. To get farmers on board with changing their practices, some governments and other organizations are using carbon markets as incentives. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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No-Till Learning in Farmer Ross’s Neighborhood

Jackson, Wis., no-tiller Ross Bishop teaches local farmers and his suburban community about no-till’s benefits.

There are countless times when Ross Bishop, a no-tiller in Jackson, Wis., experienced a test of faith with no-till. Over the last 24 years, he’s managed drought, flooding, water contamination concerns, late frosts, cover crops that didn’t die and more.


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No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] Managing Resources Using No-Till with Dick Wittman

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, Frank Lessiter talks with Idaho no-tiller Dick Wittman about his transition to no-till, his resource management mindset and how Wittman is positioning the next generation of farmers in his family for success
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, Frank Lessiter talks with Idaho no-tiller Dick Wittman about his transition to no-till, his resource management mindset and how Wittman is positioning the next generation of farmers in his family for success
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An agriculture field extension officer trains farmers on conservation agriculture during a farmer’s day in Laikipia, Kenya. (Africa Conservation Tillage Network)
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No-Till Provides Potential for 300% Yield Increases for Kenyan Farmers

Two Kenyan farmers share how adopting no-till improved their yields, soil health and communities.

Before switching to no-till, Kenyan farmer Pauline Mughambi had trouble feeding her two children from the yields on her 1 acre of land. She and another Kenyan farmer share how adopting no-till improved their yields, soil health and communities. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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No-till has proven to be beneficial for farmers in Western Asia. Two farmers aNo-till in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey reduces erosion, increases yields, improves soil health and preserves moisture.
No-Till Passport Series

No-Till Improves Soil Health in Western Asia

Farmers in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey find no-till reduces erosion, improves yields and preserves moisture.

No-till has proven to be beneficial for farmers in Western Asia. Two farmers and a researcher share how no-till in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey reduces erosion, increases yields, improves soil health and preserves moisture. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.


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No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] An Allis-Chalmers History Lesson with Tim Brannon

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, Tim Brannon, former Allis-Chalmers territory manager and current president of B&G Equipment, Paris, Tenn., talks with Frank Lessiter about the early days of Allis-Chalmers and shares some memorable stories from the road as he introduced no-till planters to growers around the world.
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Terrasym, Tim Brannon, former Allis-Chalmers territory manager and current president of B&G Equipment, Paris, Tenn., talks with Frank Lessiter about the early days of Allis-Chalmers and shares some memorable stories from the road as he introduced no-till planters to growers around the world.
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