The Blog

Learn how to build a worm tower to enrich your soil naturally. Follow these 7 simple steps to harness worms for breaking down waste and feeding your garden’s soil with nutrients

Discover how collaboration between farmers and livestock is transforming farmland in South Carolina. Learn how rotational grazing and sustainable practices are boosting soil health and land productivity.

Dr. Buz Kloot

October 11, 2024

Discover the power of self-driven learning in agriculture. Learn how attending workshops like ‘Grazing for Soil Health’ transformed approaches to land management through practical insights and shared experiences.

Dr. Buz Kloot

October 7, 2024

Join Dr. Fred Provenza as he explores how ancient shepherding practices can restore ecosystems by letting livestock guide the way. Learn how this approach benefits both animals and the environment in this insightful podcast episode

Dr. Buz Kloot

September 10, 2024

In this final installment of the grain drill calibration series, farmer Jason Carter shares tips for fine-tuning and ensuring accurate seeding across multiple drill sections. He emphasizes checking each section, making small adjustments, and recalibrating after initial planting to achieve consistency in seed distribution.

Cassidy Spencer

August 22, 2024

In this fifth installment of the “How to Calibrate a Grain Drill” series, farmer Jason Carter details the calculations for determining the correct seeding rate for multi-species cover crops. He explains how to use test measurements to calculate the required seed weight and offers tips on adjusting the seeding rate for precision

Cassidy Spencer

August 20, 2024

In this blog post, the fourth in a series on grain drill calibration, farmer Jason Carter demonstrates how to meter seed for multi-species cover crops. He explains how to set the metering roll opening using a reference chart and then calibrates by collecting and weighing seed after turning the drive tire. This step-by-step guide helps farmers fine-tune their grain drills for accurate seeding.

Cassidy Spencer

August 15, 2024

In this blog post, farmer Jason Carter shares a tip on setting grain drills to their slowest speed for planting multi-species cover crops. This allows the metering rolls to open wider, reducing clogs and accommodating different seed sizes, ensuring efficient and consistent planting.

Cassidy Spencer

August 13, 2024

Discover how Greg Brown applies his culinary background to organic gardening. Learn his tips on soil health, crop diversity, and sustainable practices that make his Columbia, SC farm thrive.

August 12, 2024

Learn the essential tools and steps for calibrating a grain drill for multi-species cover crops with farmer Jason Carter. This guide covers equipment needs and how to measure the drive tire for accurate calibration.

Cassidy Spencer

August 8, 2024

In this post, Dr. Gabe Keene introduces a series that walks through farmer Jason Carter’s method to calibrate a grain drill for multi-species cover crops.

Cassidy Spencer

August 6, 2024

Join us for the Grazing for Soil Health Workshop on September 20-21, 2024, at Stillwater Farm in Danielsville, Georgia, where leading experts will provide insights on sustainable grazing practices, native warm season grasses, and silvopasture. This event is an excellent opportunity for farmers and land managers to enhance soil health, improve forage quality, and boost farm productivity.

July 18, 2024

Discover how Cover Crops are transforming Farming in South Carolina. Explore 5 compelling reasons for their revolutionary effects on agriculture.

March 21, 2024

Nathaniel Rhodes combines traditional wisdom with modern cover crop strategies in Orangeburg County to improve soil health, increase yields, and support wildlife with sustainable farming

Cassidy Spencer

March 21, 2024

Join Will Metts in his regenerative organic farming journey in Greenwood, SC, as he revitalizes nutrient-deficient soil with strategic cover cropping, enhancing farm biodiversity and sustainability.

Cassidy Spencer

March 18, 2024

Discover how Don Jackson and his son Patrick, cattle grazers in Laurens County, South Carolina, transformed overgrazed land through innovative cover crop strategies. Learn about their journey from traditional grazing to regenerative agriculture, enhancing soil health and forage quality on their farm.

Cassidy Spencer

March 14, 2024

Rupert Burrows, a third-generation farmer, revitalizes severely degraded land using cover crops in Kingstree, South Carolina. His experimental mix transforms sandy soil into fertile ground, showcasing the power of sustainable practices to improve soil health and combat climate challenges.

Cassidy Spencer

March 9, 2024

Discover Nat Bradford's journey in regenerative farming as he revitalizes soil and preserves his family's legacy, the Bradford Melon, in Sumter County. His story highlights the impact of sustainable practices on agricultural resilience and cultural heritage.

Cassidy Spencer

March 7, 2024

Join Bryant and Margaret Harrison as they share their success with cover crops in Greenville County, SC, improving soil health, water infiltration, and reducing weeds.

Cassidy Spencer

December 18, 2023