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Economics: Why Soil Health Practices Make Economic Sense

What if improving soil health wasn't just good for the soil, but also made good economic sense for your farm? In this interview, southern Minnesota farmer and custom strip-tiller Randy Depuydt explains why he's adopted soil health practices. As an ag economist first and foremost, he looks at the economics behind his decisions. He talks about the value of good soil structure, how healthy soils provide resilience during extreme weather, and the less obvious economic benefits of reducing tillage.