The Grow Down on Soil Health
Welcome to “The Grow Down on Soil Health” podcast, where we dive deep into sustainable farming practices designed to enhance both your land and your bottom line. Join host Ben West, Ph.D., executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, and a diverse lineup of guests from various agricultural backgrounds as they share entertaining stories, invaluable soil health management techniques, and the incredible benefits cover crops can bring to your farm.
Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, such as planting cover crops, to improve the environment and increase farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff, National Corn Growers Association and the Soil Health Institute.
The Grow Down on Soil Health
Latest Episodes
Soil Health, Microorganisms, and Good Cover Crop Management Decisions for Your Operation
Today’s episode features Wayne Honeycutt, Ph.D., as he takes us on a journey to not only break down the importance of soil health but also how nonprofits like the Soil Health Institute work to help farmers overcome the knowledge barrier that ca...
Improving Soil Health From Theory to Practice
On today’s episode, we have John Fulton, Ph.D. He’s here to discuss his research findings and how that information can empower farmers when making decisions on their operations.Learn what has come from his three years of research at The ...
Regenerative Agriculture from Start to Finish
This episode features Michael Thompson, a well-known name in conservation agriculture. Michael is here to discuss his family farm’s journey to implementing conservation practices and the resources he used to make that transition possible, such ...
Cover Crops in the Midwest: From Slugs to Nutrient Stratification
On today’s episode, we have Hans Schmitz here to share his knowledge on the role cover crops play in farming systems affected by a common variable: the weather.You’ll learn more about the role of cover crops in 4R management systems, nut...
From Soil to Store: How Sustainability is Shaping Farming’s Future
In this episode, we have Mark Eastham, sustainable products lead at leading grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA. Mark gives us a better understanding of the retailer's perspective on sustainability.Learn why sustainable practices matter ...