No-till planting – Week 2, Summer Crop Tour Game

“Ontario farmers have reduced greenhouse gas emissions that are equal to taking more than 45,000 cars off the road each year. That’s thanks to a shift in farm environmental practices like no-till planting, says a study by Guelph-based agricultural organization, AGCare. No-till planting means that corn stalks and other materials from last year’s crops are left on top of the soil where the nutrients help plants and soil stay healthy. No-till planting also helps reduce carbon that is naturally released into the air when some fields are ploughed. Less tractor fuel is also required. Ontario residents can see no-till planting in action this week as farmers plant black beans, navy beans, and other bean varieties in Southwestern areas of the province. Ontario residents are invited to help farmers celebrate Canadian Environment Week next week by visiting www.farmersfeedcities.com to learn how they can win prizes while learning about agriculture this summer.”