Ep 025: Developments in Farmers for Soil Health

Ohio Corn & Wheat is involved in an initiative called Farmers for Soil Health. The coalition between corn, soybean, and pork producers aims to improve the profitability of soil-conserving practices through cover crops. Luke Crumley is working on this initiative and has some exciting news to share. Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability. Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers. About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.