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25. Boone McAfee – Using Research and Outreach to Expand Environmental Stewardship in Nebraska

25. Boone McAfee – Using Research and Outreach to Expand Environmental Stewardship in Nebraska

FromThe People of Soil Health


25. Boone McAfee – Using Research and Outreach to Expand Environmental Stewardship in Nebraska

FromThe People of Soil Health

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Mar 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Host John Mesko is joined by Boone McAfee, director of research and stewardship for the Nebraska Corn Board, to discuss Boone’s efforts around encouraging and providing education and resources to farmers as they improve environmental stewardship not only their individual operation, but in the agriculture industry as a whole. They talk through Boone’s many partnership efforts on state and national initiatives related to supply chain sustainability, ag innovation, soil health and natural resources.
Released:
Mar 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

Hosted by the Soil Health Partnership’s Senior Director John Mesko, The People of Soil Health is a direct connection into the network of soil health professionals who are focused on the on-farm economic and environmental benefits of soil health. John interviews the best in the agricultural and environmental industries to discuss soil health practices and management systems, issues facing farmers, and insights from soil data sets. What is soil health? What are the benefits of cover crops and conservation tillage? How can my farm be more sustainable? What’s the best way to increase organic matter in a corn field? Tune in to listen to experts answer these questions, share their experiences, and more!