Minnesota Farm Invests in Soil Health

A Minnesota farm is improving soil health while creating new opportunities through regenerative farming.

MADISON, Minn. (RFD News) — As farmers look for ways to improve efficiency and prepare for unpredictable weather, many are rethinking how they care for their soil.

At A-Frame Farm, the Peterson family is using regenerative farming practices to improve soil health and build more resilient crops.

The farm grows certified organic grains and grass-fed beef while using cover crops, diverse crop rotations and reduced tillage to strengthen the land.

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