32. To Till or Not To Till

In today’s mini episode, we’re exploring soil cultivation practices — what tilling is, the different methods of soil disturbance, and how they affect soil health. We’ll also look at no-till agriculture as an alternative, examining both its advantages and challenges. Tune in to learn more about… What soil cultivation is and how it's commonly used in conventional farming The different types of soil disturbance practices, from intensive tillage to conservation tillage to no-till Why disturbing the soil can have negative consequences, including weed growth, compaction, and loss of organic matter The long-term impacts on carbon release, erosion, and nutrient loss What no-till farming looks like and how it benefits soil health The challenges of non-organic no-till practices, which often rely on herbicides Key soil health principles that align with no-till and regenerative agriculture Resources Mentioned: Episode 30: What is Regenerative Agriculture? Connect with Hannah: Instagram: @hannahkeitel