Presenter: Natalie Hoidal, Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Description: Soil in a high tunnel needs special considerations and management to maintain soil health. Listen to Natalie Hoidal as she discusses soil health factors and considerations in high tunnels and offers recommendations for improved soil and
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Presenter: Jayne Merner, Earth Care Farms Description: Earth Care Farms started in 1977 with founder Mike Merner having an epiphany; “Living soil is the foundation of our well-being. A nourishing soil produces healthy plants, which leads to healthy animals, people and a sustainable planet.” Forty-seven years later,
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Description: Luke Peterson, an experienced organic and regenerative farmer, shares insights into the power of diverse crop rotations for soil health, resilience, and profitability. Along with his wife, Ali, Luke operates Luke Peterson Farms near Dawson, MN, where they cultivate a variety of grains and cover crops
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Presenter: Zach Wright, Lab Director & Compost Consultant for Living Soil Compost Description: Zach Wright discusses and answer questions about producing compost and how soil and plants benefit from compost and explain how compost is a living soil additive. This event has been rescheduled for our guests convenience.
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Presenter: Joe Altis, Ailts Agronomy Description: Joe Ailts, an independent consultant/agronomist from northwestern Wisconsin was the speaker for the December Organic Producer group meeting. Joe, owner of Ailts Agronomy, works as a WI Certified Crop Advisor with the Sustainability specialty certification. He researches and implements soil health
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Description: This video explains how and why to conduct an in-field soil analysis for regenerative organic farming. Viewers will learn simple, hands-on methods to assess soil structure, biological activity, and organic matter. Discover how these field tests support better decision-making, improve soil health, and align with regenerative
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