Episode Description: The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition began in 2019 with 120 members. Today, this farmer-led organization has 1,000 members. Executive Director Mark Gutierrez shares more about the coalition, its unique mentorship program and the Premier Soil Health event. Learn more online.
Talking Conservation
Episode Description: Talking Conservation is a presentation of Farmers for Soil Health, the Conservation Technology Information Center, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, and the Red River Farm Network. A major rain event ten years ago prompted a dramatic change in farming practices for Feikema Farms in southwest Minnesota. Becky Feikema outlines those changes and the role of programs, like Farmers for Soil Health. A documentary of their efforts is also getting attention on a national level.
Episode Description: Talking Conservation is a presentation of Farmers for Soil Health, the Conservation Technology Information Center, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, and the Red River Farm Network. Rochelle and AJ Krusemark farm in Minnesota's Martin County and share their conservation story in this podcast.
Episode Description: Talking Conservation is a presentation of Farmers for Soil Health, the Conservation Technology Information Center, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, and the Red River Farm Network. Syngenta Soil Health Outreach Program Manager Dr. Abbey Wick is reaching out to new audiences on a global scale to highlight the importance of soil health.
Episode Description: Ed Hegland farms in western Minnesota at Appleton. In the Talking Conservation podcast, Hegland highlights his conservation evolution, including strip-till, no-till and cover crops. Hegland is also part of the Farmers for Soil Health program. Talking Conservation is a collaboration of the Conservation Technology Information Center, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and the Red River Farm Network. For more information, visit https://farmersforsoilhealth.com/.
Episode Description: Dan Coffman is Minnesota's soil health specialist for the Conservation Technology Information Center. In the debut of Talking Conservation, Coffman highlights the Farmers for Soil Health program and how growers can get enrolled. A unique cover crop coaches program is also part of the discussion. Coffman is a self-described 'soil warrior' and provides user-friendly information for the farmer. Talking Conservation is a collaboration of the Conservation Technology Information Center, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and the Red River Farm Network.
