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Transforming Depleted Soils Naturally (Metts 1/6)

December 18, 2019 Video

‘When I inherited the land it was very nutrient depleted and didn’t have much biodiversity… cover crops, keeping continuous roots in the soil and [keeping the ground covered] has greatly amended and increased the organic matter in my soil.’ Hear how one South Carolina farmer has transformed depleted soils into land that is teeming with…

Natural Weed Suppression with Cover Crops (Burrows 3/3)

November 6, 2019 Video

‘[Outside of the plot] you can see quite a few weeds, but inside [with the cover crops] if we were to peel it back, you would see that we don’t have any weed pressure.’ Cover crops: Nature’s way of suppressing weeds and building healthy soils at the same time! Hear producer Rupert Burrow’s experience with…

Changing Soils with Cover Crops (Burrows 2/3)

October 28, 2019 Video

Hear S.C. farmer Rupert Burrows talk about his experience with cover crops and how he’s seen them increase soil infiltration moisture and stabilize soil temperature.

Changing Soils with Cover Crops (Burrows 1/3)

October 21, 2019 Video

What kind of cover crop growth can you expect out of several degraded soils? Hear what Ruper Burrows, producer out of Williamsburg County, South Carolina found and how his cover crops are not only growing, but improving soil health along the way!

Plug & Plant Ep 05: Mycorrhizal fungi w/ Dr. Kris Nichols (2/2)

June 28, 2019 Podcast

Dr. Kristine Nichols is a world-renowned leader in the movement to regenerate soils for healthy food, healthy people and a healthy planet. Hear our chat with Dr. Nichols where she unpacks the benefits of regenerative agriculture for healthy soils in this second part of our two-part interview.

Building Soil Resiliency (Bradford 2/2)

March 5, 2019 Video

Utilizing cover crops and diversity isn’t just great for building soil health, it also serves to create a more resilient soil that can stand up against extreme weather conditions.

Conventional to Regenerative Agriculture (Bradford 1/2)

February 26, 2019 Video

Nat Bradford is an heirloom vegetable farmer in Sumter County. Recently, Nat has transitioned to a more regenerative style of agriculture and talks with us about the effects thus far and his vision for the future.

Plug & Plant Ep 03: Dr. Mark Liebig (2/2)

February 5, 2019 Podcast

Plug & Plant Ep 02: Dr. Mark Liebig (1/2)

February 5, 2019 Podcast

Using Cover Crops for Grazing (Jackson 2/2)

January 30, 2019 Video

The benefits of incorporating cover crops for soil building are undeniable, but there’s more to consider for a farmer than just purchasing seed and incorporating them into his operation. Don Jackson found that out first-hand.