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Economics: The value of reduced inputs
Here in southern Minnesota, we have some of the most productive land in the world.
Is it true that you need to use a lot of purchased inputs to get the most yield and profitability from your farm? Does increased yield always mean increased profit?
Larry Cowing has a different way of looking at things. He’s interested in caring for the land in a way that allows its natural productivity to come through.
This type of management is Larry’s key to reducing risk on his operation by lowering input costs.
Watch this video to hear Larry share his thoughts on farm economics and his approach to making it work on his farm.
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Larry Cowing
Video title: Reduce economic risk by working with the natural productivity of the land
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