Rick Clark Speaking at July 23rd NLRS Field Day

Rick Clark, a 7,000+ acre regenerative farmer from Warren County Indiana, will be the featured speaker at Clinton County Farm Bureau’s summer Nutrient Stewardship Field Day on Saturday, July 23^rd.  Registration for this FREE event begins at 9:30 a.m. at Sugar Creek Valley Farms near Aviston, with program start at 10:00 a.m. and lunch provided.

Rick is a 5^th generation farmer from Williamsport, IN with a goal to build soil health and achieve balance with Mother Nature on his farm.  Rick has developed, and is constantly improving, a systematic approach to regenerative farming.  He is most proud of incorporating regenerative farming practices with all acres being certified organic… he calls it regenerative organic stewardship with no tillage.  He suppresses weeds and builds soil health with cover crops and no tillage.  Rick also cares deeply about human health, as it is another important driver behind the organic no-till style of farming.  Rick is building a system that will be viable and profitable for generations to come and will share his story at the July 23^rd Field Day.

As part of the multi-year research project with Illinois Farm Bureau, the focus of this event will be on the local Farm Bureau’s cover crop plot, including information about manure and cover crop economics in a high input-price environment, livestock forage quality, ongoing soil health testing, and much more.  The program will conclude with a panel discussion about a variety of cover crop practices and benefits featuring Rick Clark, local farmers, and other project partners.  Agricultural drone seeding and other equipment demos will also take place on-site.

Contact the Clinton County Farm Bureau at (618) 526-7235 for more information and to register by July 18^th! Register online HERE!