The Strip-Till Innovator Awards was launched in 2019 to recognize individual growers in the U.S. and Canada who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of strip-till farming, regardless of the crop grown or brand of equipment, seed or crop protection products used. The winner of the 2021 award was Ben Pederson from Vital Grains Farm in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Watch our 5-part 2021 Strip-Till Farmer's Strip-Till Innovator video series to hear from Ben Pederson from Vital Grains Farm in Lake Mills, Iowa. He'll discuss the techniques and equipment he uses in his strip-till operation to make the business more sustainable, environmentally friendly and profitable.

This video series is sponsored by Montag Mfg., manufacturer of complete fertilizer systems, dry fertilizer metering systems, liquid fertilizer systems and auto-steer carts. Learn more information about Montag Mfg. here.

Click any of the videos below to watch now, and be sure to also read our in-depth article about Ben Pederson.

To ensure your deserving strip-till farmer is given the recognition they deserve, submit the 2022 award nomination form here.