Turner Farms details regenerative grazing, cover crops, and on-farm composting in Missoula
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Summary
John and Aaron Turner of Turner Farms in Missoula, Montana, presented at a Home Resource Lunch & Learn about their transition from organic to regenerative farming practices. They discussed rotational grazing on leased pastures, a cover-crop test that successfully reduced surface soil temperature, and an on-farm methane digester that produces nutrient-rich 'compost tea.' The Turners highlighted that only 8% of good agricultural soils remain in Missoula County, with a small portion located west of the area.
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