We’re flying from Krakow to Chicago to begin an agricultural study tour across the U.S. Midwest. Ahead are farm visits, conversations with American farmers, and plenty of observations to share.
At Butenko Farm, sandy plots where almost nothing once grew are gradually being restored with compost made from organic matter already available on the farm.
There is no ready-made formula at Butenko Farm. Different approaches are tested, costs are compared, and a farming system suited to local conditions is gradually taking shape.
This text was written on World Earth Day. But it seems it’s not just about that day. Now, with the war going on, I find myself thinking about land in a different way. Before, the conversations were about technology, harvests, …
In a brief interview for BTU Soil Health, I discuss why farmers turn to no-till and why success begins with mindset, not the purchase of a seeder.
