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In this episode of the Soil Network Podcast (formerly Combines & Coffee), host Ian Virtue visits Brant County, Ontario, to chat with local farmers who work similar land, but manage it in very different ways. From organic and conventional operations to beef and dairy farms, each farmer brings their own unique approach—but what ties them together is a shared passion for learning from each other.

Steve Sickle, Gordon Alblas, Doug Donkers, and Lammert Koonstra share their experiences with no-till planting, cover crops, and balancing livestock while staying adaptable through changing seasons. They open up about what’s working, what’s not, and how peer-to-peer conversations keep them improving year after year.

Whether you farm organically, conventionally, or somewhere in between, this episode highlights how diverse approaches can strengthen a farming community when knowledge is shared.

So grab a coffee—or hop in the cab of your tractor—and join us for a candid conversation about farming systems that may be different but share the same foundation: healthy soil and a commitment to growth.

🎙️ Recorded in Brant County, ON | 🌱 Powered by the Ontario Soil Network

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