The Field Guide Podcast

In this episode: We take a deeper dive into the farming and soil health practices of the Purfeerst Farm.

Show Notes

We return to Jim, Mark, and Matt Purfeerst’s farm to take a deeper dive into their farming practices. Learn more about Vertical and No-tillage, tile drains, and cover cropping. We also talk a little about different cover crops species, which includes the use of African cabbage, and how they utilize the different covers as alternative forages. We end with a rigorous discussion on the return on investment of soil health practices and a new take on the definition of soil health. 

What is The Field Guide Podcast?

Hosted by Claire LaCanne and Nathan Drewitz, The Field Guide is a series of
conversations on the challenges currently facing local agricultural producers. Through
discussions with local growers and industry professionals along with deep dives into the issues
with specialists in Extension; let us serve as your source of information for solutions from those
tackling today’s farming challenges.