Success from the Ground Up
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Farmer-Led Mentoring and Peer Networks Drive Successful Outcomes
There is no better sounding board for real-world production variables than other farmers and ranchers in your geography. Soil types, rainfall, growing season length, and other factors change by region and from year to year.
Adaptive management is critical for successful outcomes when applying soil-health practices, such as cover crop seeding, establishment, and termination; conservation tillage; planting green; and diversified cropping systems and rotations.
For farmers trying to adopt or expand these management practices, it’s critical to have a trusted network of other farmers with experience managing these variables.
CTIC is proud to partner with Cargill and its Success From the Ground Up program to increase farmer-led outreach on soil health in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Ohio. The program provides access to training and technical information that can help remove barriers for row crop farmers who want to rebuild the health of their soils, plant cover crops, and make better use of their water.
Join a network by signing up with the form below. We’ll be providing more information on farmer-mentors, field days, workshops, and other activities during the summer.
Success From The Ground Up is made possible by the generous support of Cargill.
Learn more at Cargill RegenConnect.
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