Hartwood Farm

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wanted to name this “Ignoring the (Crop Rotation) Experts,” but that title is way too loaded these days! However, in terms of crop rotation, I increasingly find the rigidity of ideas on how to do it chafing. Crop rotation is one of the funny areas in gardening full of super rigid ideas and proscriptions.

Crop Rotation 52

Crop Rotation Crop Farming Farming 52

Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

Agriculture 96

Agriculture Agriculture Farming Farming 96

Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

While there may be concerns about potential short-term yield reductions during this transition, these practices offer long-term benefits for soil health, environmental sustainability, and overall farm resilience. Traditional plowing or tilling can disrupt the soil structure, making it more susceptible to erosion.

Soil Compaction 52

Soil Compaction Crop Rotation Farming Farming 52

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I’ve seen the synthesis of diversity, in plants and practice, stimulate ecosystem processes to yield the benefits that have accrued to this feral garden. Plant a cover crop and, bingo, you’re a regenerative farmer. We know that industrial monocultures achieve high yields for global markets. By Andy Clark. SARE Outreach, 2015.

Crop 52

Crop Farming Farming Crop Rotation 52

DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia. Farmer B tills 50% of their fields, uses cover crops on 40%, and uses stable nitrogen sources. Consider this scenario.

Farming 98

Farming Farming Crop Rotation Grain 98