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Innovating from the Ground Up: How Farmers Make Soil Health Pay
When Kentucky farmer Jesse Horn joined Rooted & Restless in the spring, a planting season amid a challenging farm economy was in his future. Now, back in the field with Marianne Smith Edge post-harvest, Jesse shares how a strong growing season and the addition of cover crops, like high-oleic canola are creating new opportunities for profitability while supporting soil health.
Marianne and Jesse also explore how cover crops, nutrient management and crop diversity contribute to sustainability, from the soil to the food we eat. They draw parallels between crop insurance and health insurance…
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