Understanding Strip tillage

Strip tillage is a method of reduced tillage that reduces soil disturbance, increases soil coverage, and maintains living roots in the soil. On top of protecting your soil, this practice can save on time, labor, and fuel costs. Click the link below to learn more about strip tillage from Cornell University, including

• The basics of strip tillage and what considerations need to go into adopting this practice.
• How to retrofit equipment for a strip tillage system
• How to integrate cover crops and strip tillage

Remember: When testing out a new method to improve your soil health, start on a small plot rather to make sure the practice works for you before scaling up practice usage.