MN2020: Conservation on the Farm
Channel: Minnesota 2020
Date: 24/05/2012

When thinking of sustainable agriculture, we usually picture smaller, organic, fruit and vegetable farms. However, more of Minnesota's larger corn, soybean and cattle producers are adopting sustainable methods. They're working with environmental groups and policymakers to expand conservations small share of the Food and  Farm Bill set for renewal in Congress
Northfield farmer Dave Legvold has experimented with no-till fields for years, which helps prevent excessive erosion.