Learn from Thelonius Cook, owner/operator of Mighty Thundercloud Edible Forest as he describes his use of cover crops, mulching, tarping and pollinator friendly practices to support his regenerative farm.
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Kevin Warring describes the many ways he and his family implement soil-building practices on their farm. Persistence Creek Farm is Maryland’s first Leopold Conservation Award winner.
(Specialty Crops | Ethnic) Dr. Nadine Burton-Stubbs shares her experiences growing alternative crops. High value crops like callaloo and ginger bring value-added potential and high yields. Dr. Burton is the Alternative Crop Specialist for the Small Farm Outreach Program with University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Bryan Racine describes his use of multi-species cover crop mixes and existing equipment to farm conventional grain with a soil health mindset.
Renowned soil health farmer-educators, Keith Berns and Steve Groff dig into maintaining farm profitability and resilience by farming with a soil health mindset.
Dedicated to managing the farm with a soil health mindset, Amanda Paul and her husband, Sam White, produce 100% grass-fed beef, honey, free range eggs, and raspberries. No hormones, antibiotics, herbicides or pesticides are used on the farm, which has been in Amanda’s family since the late 1930s.
Grazing expertise from farmer and shearer, Emily Chamelin and her daughter, Lydia who raise pastured sheep and more at Aerie Farm East.
Grazing guru and Soil Health Champion, Michael Heller, who manages Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clagett Farm, discusses soil health management practices and the importance of mentors, networks, and communities of like-minded farmers.
Seasoned dairy farmer, Judy Gifford, describes her grazing operation, the benefits of a pasture-based system, and her milking robot.
Keith Ohlinger discusses his approach to pastured livestock, silvopasture, keyline design, biochar, and more in this overview of his soil health management practices.