About this episode
Strip Cropping – Inter Cropping – Stock Cropping Zack Smith - Zack is a 5th generation farmer located in northern Iowa. Lance Peterson – designer of the stock cropper Founders of the Stock Cropper is a new farming system that incorporates both crops and livestock in the field at the same time in a unique arrangement that leverages each off the other. Why should our listeners be excited for the conversation we are going to have today? What is the difference between Strip Cropping and Inter Cropping? Does he practice both? What advantages are there to strip or inter cropping? Strip cropping is a method of farming used when a slope is too steep or too long, or otherwise, when one does not have an alternative method of preventing soil erosion. Certain layers of plants will absorb minerals and water from the soil more effectively than others. When water reaches the weaker soil that lacks the minerals needed to make it stronger, it normally washes it away. Because of this, farmland stays fertile much longer. Slow runoff, Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge, Increase soil water retention, Filtration of pollutants, More sustainable agriculture, Prevention of biodiversity loss What has he witnessed most on his farm as a benefit? Why did he start? Does it take special equipment? What crops has he learned work well together? What else has he learned in general? Is it profitable? What is he excited to try next? What is Stock Cropping? Where did this idea come from? What resources has he learned the most from? What livestock does he involve? Do each type of animal play a certain role? Can this work during cold or winter months? If not, where do those animals go during those months? Does he see this becoming wider spread? Is it profitable? What else does he want to share? What does success look like to him? Summarize Close w/ contact info Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today! https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.com Call/Text: 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5Xqw Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.