Reduce or eliminate tillage. Tillage improves the aeration of the soil and causes a flush of microbial activity that increases the speed of decomposition of organic matter. The incorporation of oxygen into the soil essentially helps to ignite and burn the organic matter like a fire burns wood.
Reduce soil erosion. Most of the organic matter in a soil is in the topsoil. When soil erodes, organic matter goes with it. Saving soil and organic matter go hand and hand.
Fertilize Properly. Proper fertilization encourages growth of plants, which increases root growth. Increased root growth can help build or maintain soil organic matter, even if much of the top growth is removed.
Cover crops can help build or maintain soil organic matter. The best results are achieved if growing cover crops are combined with a reduction in tillage practices.
Find out about specials, promotions and events planned for May in this month's News & Notes advertising flyer. Country Visions will be mailing out patronage checks to the membership in early May. These checks will be based on profits generated from last fiscal year, which ended August 31, 2025.
Find out about specials, promotions and events planned for April in this month's advertising flyer. Director Elections were held via a mail-in ballot sent to the voting members of Country Visions. Results were announced and approved at the Cooperative’s Annual Voter’s Meeting that was held at Country Visions Corporate Office in Brillion last month.
Winter may still bring a few surprises, but we are preparing for the arrival of spring and looking to add more members to our team! Find the list of current openings on our website CAREERS page at https://www.countryvisionscoop.com/careers. Complete the on-line application form or if you would like more information, stop in and talk with a location manager.
