Search This Blog

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Does Conservation Farming Pay?

In the world of soil conservation, there is sometimes a perception that No-Till and other soil saving practices sound good on paper, but can the producer afford the yield hit.  Researchers in Michigan have found that farming for ecological benefits does pay.  It pays for all of us in environmental benefits.  Not just the farmer.  That explains why we should use taxpayer dollars to support soil conservation. 

No comments: