The Soil Network
🎙️ Welcome to the Soil Network Podcast!
🌾 About Us:
The Soil Network Podcast (formerly Combines & Coffee) is where farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts come together to share real-world stories, practical advice, and lessons learned from the field. Hosted by the Ontario Soil Network (OSN), we explore how different farming systems—organic, conventional, no-till, and more—can coexist and thrive through shared knowledge and community support.
🤝 Our Mission:
We’re here to build stronger farms by fostering farmer-to-farmer learning, sparking innovation, and strengthening community ties. Through open conversations, we connect farmers with peers, experts, and fresh ideas to create resilient farms and healthier soils for the next generation.
🚜 What You’ll Find Here:
- Field-Tested Insights: Learn what’s working on farms across Ontario and beyond.
- Innovative Farming Practices: From cover crops to regenerative methods, discover techniques that can transform your farm.
- Farmer Stories: Be inspired by the real experiences of farmers committed to continuous improvement.
🌱 Let’s Grow Together:
Join us for candid, honest, and practical conversations about what it takes to farm better—one field at a time.
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The Soil Network
Latest Episodes
No-Till on Heavy Ground: What Actually Works at Hunco Farms | Crop Chats
No-Till on Heavy Ground: What Actually Works at Hunco Farms | Crop ChatsIn this episode of Crop Chats, we head to Hunco Farms in Ontario to break down what it really takes to succeed with no-till planting on heavy, sometimes poorly d...
Generations of No-Till on the Bay | Crop Chats (Part 1)
What happens when you mix three generations of farmers, waterfront clay soils, a serious focus on soil health, and a no-nonsense approach to no-till? You get the Kaiser family farm.In this first half of our two-part deep dive, we sit dow...
Farming the Slopes: How the Honey Family Makes No-Till Work in Norham | Crop Chats
In this episode of Winning with No-Till, we visit Bill and Wes Honey on their multi-generational farm in Norham, Ontario. Nestled in the rolling hills near Warkworth, their operation tackles the challenges of steep slopes, irregular fi...
Scaling No-Till Without More Equipment: Mark Burnham on Soil, Slopes & Sustainability | Crop Chats
What does it really take to scale a no-till system without piling on equipment costs? In this episode of Crop Chats, we’re in Cobourg, Ontario with seventh-generation farmer Mark Burnham of Burnham Farms. Mark shares how his farm trans...
30 Years of No-Till on Heavy Clay with Nick Stokman | Crop Chats
In this episode of Crop Chats, we visit Nick Stokman’s farm near Strathroy, Ontario, where he’s been fine-tuning his no-till system on heavy clay soils for over 30 years. With a practical mindset and deep curiosity, Nick shares lessons l...
