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11. Randy Dell – Equipping Farmers to Talk About Conservation on Rented Ground

11. Randy Dell – Equipping Farmers to Talk About Conservation on Rented Ground

FromThe People of Soil Health


11. Randy Dell – Equipping Farmers to Talk About Conservation on Rented Ground

FromThe People of Soil Health

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Host, John Mesko, talks with Randy Dell – soil health and nutrient strategy manager with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) – about the dynamics between farmers and landowners when it comes to discussing different conservation practices. They dive into the barriers that get in the way of these conversations, the demographics of non-operating landowners, and tools/best practices farmers can use when talking to their landowners about sustainability and conservation practices (including approaches to improving soil health).
Released:
Aug 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

Hosted by the Soil Health Partnership’s Senior Director John Mesko, The People of Soil Health is a direct connection into the network of soil health professionals who are focused on the on-farm economic and environmental benefits of soil health. John interviews the best in the agricultural and environmental industries to discuss soil health practices and management systems, issues facing farmers, and insights from soil data sets. What is soil health? What are the benefits of cover crops and conservation tillage? How can my farm be more sustainable? What’s the best way to increase organic matter in a corn field? Tune in to listen to experts answer these questions, share their experiences, and more!