The Grow Down on Soil Health
Welcome to “The Grow Down on Soil Health” podcast, where we dive deep into sustainable farming practices designed to enhance both your land and your bottom line. Join host Ben West, Ph.D., executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, and a diverse lineup of guests from various agricultural backgrounds as they share entertaining stories, invaluable soil health management techniques, and the incredible benefits cover crops can bring to your farm.
Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, like planting cover crops, to improve the environment and farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the United Soybean Board, Pork Checkoff and the National Corn Growers Association.
The Grow Down on Soil Health
How to Find Solutions for Conservation Barriers
On today’s episode of “The Grow Down on Soil Health,” we have Jeff Chandler here to dive into the impact of conservation barriers and how to find the solutions to overcome them.
Learn how better technology, support from peers who’ve been through the same challenges, and hands-on help in the field can give farmers the confidence and know-how they need to try conservation practices, like planting cover crops, for the first time.
Meet the Guest:
Jeff Chandler is both a Research Coordinator for the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association and a technical advisor for the Farmers for Soil Health program. His farming career began on the family farm and expanded into extension work, research, and outreach. Jeff will tell you he’s in the “relationship business,” and his passion for helping farmers improve their farms is evident in all his work.
Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, like planting cover crops, to improve the environment and farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff and the National Corn Growers Association.