Every experienced farmer was once learning, too
As harvest continues, take time to reflect on what worked, what didn't, and what you might approach differently next season.
Blog
Field reports from Farm Advisors mentors and mentees across Indiana: what they planted, what they tried and what they talked about.
15 field reports
Our team is growing
Our team is growing! Avery Williams is excited to bring her passion for agriculture to serve farmers as our Communications Intern.
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions”
During harvest, it can be easy for mentees to feel like they're bothering their mentors with a text or call.
A Farm Advisors meeting at the Cheesewright farm
Thanks to Kelly Cheesewright and Keaton Cheesewright for hosting yesterday’s Farm Advisors meeting! Mentors and mentees connected at their Vermillion County farm for conversations on regenerative agriculture.
An introduction to who we are
Thanks for following! An introduction to who we are:
Summer cover crop mix behind wheat
Summer cover crop mix behind wheat. How many species can you identify?
Chris Lee and mentor Pat Bittner on cover crop residue
Since retiring from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Chris Lee has been working with Farm Advisors Mentor Pat Bittner.
High residue no-till corn on corn
High residue no-till corn on corn going well for Farm Advisor mentor Ray McCormick.
Corn emerges well in no-till cover crop systems
Corn emerges well in no-till cover crop management systems. Learn how to adopt these practices.
Stan Moore planting corn into cereal rye
This is Mentor Stan Moore planting corn into cereal rye yesterday. And they just got another .75” of rain.
Holscher Farms interseeding cover crops
Holscher Farms interseeding cover crops. Redefining side dress.
Soybeans emerging through the cover crop in Southern Indiana
Soybeans emerging through the cover crop in Southern Indiana. Photo credit: Pat Bittner
Ken Rulon’s planting progress in Central Indiana
Ken Rulon shows some planting progress in Central Indiana.
There’s nothing like planting green
There's nothing like planting green! From Farm Advisor mentor Pat Bittner.