Join Taylor Henry, owner and CEO of Acres USA, in this insightful episode of the Acres USA podcast. Taylor sits down with Jay Fuhrer, a veteran with over 40 years of conservation work through the NRCS. Jay shares his incredible journey, from his humble beginnings on a mixed farming operation in the Northern Plains to managing Menoken Farm, a conservation demonstration farm. Learn about Jay's commitment to promoting soil health principles, his innovative practices in sustainable and regenerative farming, and his family's farming legacy. This episode dives deep into soil conservation, innovative agricultural techniques, the historical context of farming in the Northern Plains, and the importance of plant diversity, cover crops, and livestock management in modern eco-agriculture. Don't miss this enriching conversation! This podcast is brought to you by OCIA and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).

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Members site: https://members.acresusa.com

Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/

Menoken Farm: https://menokenfarm.com/