no-till

Crops grow out of soil that has been left undisturbed prior to the planting process.

(Courtesy of No Till Farmer Magazine)

Northwestern University

Employing no-till practices, farmers in the Midwestern United States and Europe are finding profit and efficiency by opting to let the soil in their farms remain undisturbed prior to planting.

Conservation in the US Farm Bill

Minnesota 2020

Provisions in the United States' 2012 Farm Bill could sustain environmental stewardship going forward. Conservation practices like alternative tilling help farmers reduce topsoil erosion and improve area water quality. Farmers and advocates from the... Read More

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