Heather Heinrichs sits down with Calvin Gavelin of Gavelin Farms in McCord, Saskatchewan, to explore how cover crops have transformed his farm—even in dryland conditions. Calvin shares how a simple tweak to seeding depth of his cover crops improved soil health, farm flexibility, and quality of life.

This is the first half of a two-part conversation. Next week, we’ll dive into how cover crop grazing boosted his cattle conception rates, drew attention from other farmers, and helped lower farm debt while giving his family more time to engage with regenerative practices.

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