Russell Hedrick
No-Tiller, Hickory, N.C.

Developing a Systems Approach to Soil Health

Incorporating regenerative practices in a no-till system has become widely accepted as an important step in developing soil health and achieving improved outcomes such as better water infiltration, higher organic matter, and better yields. But it’s important to be mindful about implementing these practices to get the best possible results. No-tiller Russell Hedrick of Hickory, N.C., will explain how to approach the implementation of regenerative practices in a systematic way so as to accelerate the benefits and reduce the likelihood of poor outcomes. He’ll address making cover crop choices based on goals, how to integrate livestock grazing, adding diversified crops that work well together or in succession, combinations to avoid and much more.