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Rod Sommerfield

Rod Sommerfield and his son, Rick, farm 500 acres in Mazeppa, Minn., about 200 of which has been in the family since 1892. He’s the founder of Soil Organic Matter Generators, a mentoring group for farmers transitioning to soil health practices.

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Maintaining Soil Productivity with Strip-Till

By Rod Sommerfield posted on July 18, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

In the grand scheme of things, many people say climate change is the most critical issue facing mankind. But to me, the most important challenge is not just maintaining, but also improving the productivity of the soil.

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