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October is Planting Season
As fall approaches, environmentally-minded farmers are transitioning to planting small grains and cover crops instead of tilling the soil. This practice benefits soil and water health, carbon sequestration, and weed suppression.
Preparing Local Farmers for a Low-Carbon Farming Initiative
Over 250 people attended a workshop in Owatonna to learn about a new low-carbon farming initiative. The workshop covered the basics of carbon intensity, selling low-carbon grain for a premium, and improving soil health to increase profits.