Ep. 30: Chris Gaesser – Getting Creative to Make Cover Crops Cost Effective

Ep. 32: John Mesko – The Legacy of Soil Health Partnership: In this final episode of The People of Soil Health podcast, host and SHP Senior Director John Mesko reflects on the legacy of Soil Health Partnership, the people who have made our work possible and how the organization’s impact will live on for many... by The People of Soil Health

12 min listen

Ep. 31: Trey Hill – Experimenting with Carbon Markets: Trey Hill is the co-owner and operator of Harborview Farms in Maryland, and he’s been part of the SHP farmer network since 2017. Trey was recently featured in an article in The Washington Post focused on carbon credits and, in this episode, he sits... by The People of Soil Health

27 min listen

Ep. 29: Nick Ward – Setting Yourself Up for Soil Sampling Success: In this episode of The People of Soil Health Podcast, host John Mesko sits down with Nick Ward, president of Ward Laboratories. The two discuss what Nick’s team looks for when testing soil samples, why soil samples should be pulled annually, and... by The People of Soil Health

24 min listen

Ep. 28: Ken Rosenow – Reducing the Risk of Adopting Conservation Practices: In this episode of The People of Soil Health Podcast, host John Mesko sits down with Ken Rosenow – one of the SHP farmers who was instrumental in the creation of our recent report, . Ken is the sixth generation on his family’s farm in Wisconsin... by The People of Soil Health

24 min listen

Ep. 27: Elyssa McFarland – What’s In Store for SHP?: Host John Mesko is joined by his colleague and fellow leadership team member – SHP’s Field Development Director, Elyssa McFarland. The pair discuss the history of the Soil Health Partnership, SHP’s current focus, and the future goals and... by The People of Soil Health

24 min listen

Ep. 26: Daryl Maple – The Power of the On-Farm Learning Process: Host John Mesko is joined by Daryl Maple, co-owner and operator of Maple Farms in north-central Indiana. Daryl discusses his five-year partnership with SHP and what they’ve learned while trialing different conservation practices – including... by The People of Soil Health

28 min listen

25. Boone McAfee – Using Research and Outreach to Expand Environmental Stewardship in Nebraska: 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... by The People of Soil Health

27 min listen

24. Maria Bowman & Vincent Gauthier – Why Digging Into Farm Financial Data Makes a Difference in Conservation Agriculture: Host John Mesko is joined by SHP Lead Scientist Maria Bowman and Environmental Defense Fund Research Analyst Vincent Gauthier to discuss findings from their new report, Conservation’s Impact on the Farm Bottom Line. They discuss the importance of... by The People of Soil Health

41 min listen

23. Dr. Bianca Moebius-Clune – Focusing on Soil Health at NRCS: Host John Mesko is joined by Dr. Bianca Moebius-Clune – Director of the Soil Health Division for the USDA NRCS – to learn more about the agency’s work, how they partner with groups like SHP to help farmers implement soil health practices, and... by The People of Soil Health

24 min listen

22. Joshlin & Addie Yoder – Sharing the Story of Conservation on the Farm: Host John Mesko is joined by Missouri farmers Joshlin & Addie Yoder, who share more about their farm and the work they’re doing with SHP. In this conversation, Joshlin and Addie dig into their journey back to farming after college, what... by The People of Soil Health

19 min listen

21. John Stewart – Innovative Approaches to Cover Crop Seeding: Host, John Mesko, is joined by Soil Health Partnership Field Manager John Stewart to discuss a new program in Kentucky focused on new approaches to cover crop seeding. As part of an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), Stewart is working with... by The People of Soil Health

24 min listen

20. Jason Lay – Making the Most of the Resources You Have: Host John Mesko sits down with Illinois farmer Jason Lay to talk about his experience with conservation and soil health practices. Jason shares about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with farming near a population center, how and why... by The People of Soil Health

21 min listen

19. Mikayla Tabert – Diversification and Innovation are Key at Trinity Creek Ranch: Host John Mesko is joined by SHP farmer Mikayla Tabert who, along with her family at Trinity Creek Ranch, have a diverse, multi-generational farm in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. In their conversation, Mikayla and John discuss why Trinity Creek values... by The People of Soil Health

16 min listen

18. Dr. Charles Rice – “New Science” of Soils and the Holy Trinity: Host, John Mesko, is joined by Kansas State University professor Dr. Charles (Chuck) Rice to discuss the latest research in soil microbiology. Dr. Rice shares his thoughts on the “Holy Trinity” of soil health – carbon, microbes, and... by The People of Soil Health

32 min listen

17. Ben Gleason – Soil Health Awareness is ‘Mission Accomplished’ at IA Corn: Host, John Mesko, is joined by Sustainable Program Manager for Iowa Corn, Ben Gleason, to talk about sustainability and soil health approaches in his state. Ben shares how Iowa farmers are incorporating reduced tillage and cover crops, as well as... by The People of Soil Health

24 min listen

16. Dr. Steve Wood – Accessible Data for Everyone with AgEvidence: Host, John Mesko, is joined by Dr. Steve Wood – Senior Scientist for Agriculture and Food Systems with The Nature Conservancy – to discuss a new research database: AgEvidence. This online dashboard brings together more than 16,000 data points from... by The People of Soil Health

28 min listen

15. Lisa Kubik – Taking Consistent, Incremental Steps to Build Soil Health: Host, John Mesko, sits down with Lisa Kubik – SHP Field Manager in eastern Iowa – to talk about how the farmers she works with are approaching soil health through the lens of incremental change. They discuss a new SHP business case featuring... by The People of Soil Health

21 min listen

14. Keith Byerly – How Relationships Build Soil Health: Host, John Mesko, sits down with Keith Byerly, SHP’s Field Team Director–West, to talk about his experiences working with farmers in Nebraska and Kansas. Keith shares about his transition from agricultural retail to research and education with... by The People of Soil Health

37 min listen

13. Darrick Steen – SHP Helps Farmers Dig Into Soil Science: Host, John Mesko, sits down with Darrick Steen to learn how Missouri Corn and Missouri Soybean support the organizations' farmer members – especially when it comes to soil health and environmental stewardship. Darrick shares how he went from growing... by The People of Soil Health

29 min listen

12. Kent Solberg – Diversity in Crops, Farm Operations Empowers Soil Health: Host, John Mesko, sits down with Kent Solberg to uncover all the ways diversity in farming operations helps improve soil health. Kent Solberg is a livestock and grazing specialist for the Sustainable Farming Association, as well as a field consultant... by The People of Soil Health

45 min listen

11. Randy Dell – Equipping Farmers to Talk About Conservation on Rented Ground: Host, John Mesko, talks with Randy Dell – soil health and nutrient strategy manager with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) – about the dynamics between farmers and landowners when it comes to discussing different conservation practices. They dive into... by The People of Soil Health

22 min listen

10. Wayne Honeycutt – Farmer Adoption of Best Soil Health Practices is Key: Host, John Mesko, talks with Wayne Honeycutt, CEO of the Soil Health Institute. They discuss what the Soil Health Institute is working on, including analyzing each aspect of soil health and figuring out how to increase farmer adoption. SHI is working... by The People of Soil Health

32 min listen

09. Debbie Reed – Translating Consumer Preferences to Farmer Opportunities: Host, John Mesko, talks with Debbie Reed, executive director of the Ecosystems Services Market Consortium (ESMC), a market designed to sell carbon, water quality and water quantity credits for the agriculture sector. The ESMC considers... by The People of Soil Health

28 min listen

08. Jim Isermann – Cover Crop Report Yields Great Insight for SHP: Jim Isermann, SHP Field Manager for Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, talks with host John Mesko uncovering the first-ever 2019 Cover Crops Planting Report. The Cover Crop Planting Report consists of answers from 80 farmers that participated in SHP... by The People of Soil Health

23 min listen

07. Elyssa McFarland – Soil science is the new frontier in agriculture: Elyssa McFarland, Iowa farmer and SHP Development Manager talked with John Mesko about the future of soil health. As a farmer, she sees anecdotal changes on her farm due to the soil health management practices she’s incorporated. As a researcher,... by The People of Soil Health

21 min listen

06. Jay Watson - Why soil health is a win-win-win situation: Jay Watson, Sourcing Sustainability Engagement Manager for General Mills, chats with host John Mesko about why General Mills is so invested in soil health. He believes focusing on soil health and improving natural resources is a win-, win-, win for... by The People of Soil Health

31 min listen

05. Mike Jordan - Growing Cover Crops In Difficult Places: Mike Jordan, a wheat farmer in Kansas, joined the Soil Health Partnership to gain access to expertise and see if he could make cover crops work on his farm after a few years of trying it on his own with only minimal success. After years of... by The People of Soil Health

18 min listen

04. Kristin Poley - Translating data to real work answers: SHP Michigan Research Manager, is focused on building research partnerships that help answer key soil health and water quality questions. She leverages Michigan's diverse regions to examine the many challenges and motivations farmers experience while... by The People of Soil Health

19 min listen

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Ep. 30: Chris Gaesser – Getting Creative to Make Cover Crops Cost Effective

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