A family farm is held together by more than technology and major decisions. At Michael Thompson’s farm in Kansas, six generations of history continue through shared work, family support, and the small everyday things that often remain unseen.
What does “healthy soil” mean, and how can it be measured? At WARD Laboratories, Dr. Ray Ward explains how biological activity is assessed and what it can reveal about the processes taking place in soil.
Keith Berns rarely recommends a ready-made cover crop mix. He advises farmers to begin with the problem they want to solve, experiment under their own conditions, and decide what matters most: maximum yield or profitability.
Two weeks, seven states, and about 7,000 kilometers across the U.S. Midwest. The journey ended in Chicago with one clear conclusion: farmers on both sides of the ocean face similar challenges, but often approach them differently.
At Michael Thompson’s farm in Kansas, no-till is only the beginning. Cover crops, livestock integration, and crop diversity form a broader system for conserving moisture, protecting the soil, and gradually restoring its health.
