Does conservation farming look difficult? Why not talk to afarmer who has tackled the same situation that you are facing?The Conservation Farmers Helping Farmers Directory housesthe names of SSCA members who are willing to accept phone callsabout their conservation farming practices and equipment.
Interested in the kind of equipment direct seeders are usingin your soil zone? Do you have questions about openers orfertilizer? Concerned about quackgrass in your minimum tillageoperation? Get the facts from experienced farmers.
How does it work? Simply call the SSCA Direct Seeding Hotlineat 1-800-213-4287 and ask to use the ConservationFarmers Helping Farmers service. You will be able to specifythe conservation techniques, equipment and practices you havequestions about. The SSCA will then search the directory andprovide the names and phone numbers of any members who haveexperience with the conservation methods or equipment inquestion.
Some examples of conservation information and experienceincluded in the directory are:
This is an ideal opportunity for farmers to take advantageof a large and diverse source of practical knowledge...otherfarmers!