John Heermann, No-till Producer, Haxtun, CO
John will explain the basics of our underground ecosystem of the soil food web. He will provide a farmer’s perspective on how utilizing no-till, diversity, livestock, and cover crops can keep this hungry zoo beneath our feet fed. By having a basic understanding of the systems of the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes beneath our feet, farmers will leave with a better idea of how to manage their farms. By making management decisions with the soil food web in mind farmers will be better able to increase water infiltration, nutrient cycling, and overall soil health.