Practical Ideas for Building Healthier Soils With John Burk

Source: Soil Sense and Farmers for Soil Health

There is no substitute for experience. Michigan farmer John Burk has a masters degree in crop and soil science, spent 10 years as an ag and natural resources agent for Michigan State University, and has spent over two decades farming full time. Even though he’s been farming full time for over 20 years now, he still remains involved in a lot of cover crop work with the university as well as some conservation districts. His real world experience and knowledge are invaluable in our discussion about the future of soil health. John shares a lot of specifics about things he has implemented or tried over the years, including some really useful tools and strategies. 

Length: 30:19

Year Produced: 2023

State: Michigan

Cropping Systems: Corn, Other Grains, Soybean

Tags: Compaction, Erosion Control, getting started, sugar beet