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.
Celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build resilient, inclusive communities. Under the theme, "Owning Our Identity," this year’s Co-op Month is also a chance to lift up what makes cooperative businesses unique in the marketplace.
Find out about specials, promotions and events planned for September in this month's advertising flyer. The start of September brings the start of a new fiscal year for Country Visions Cooperative. We are looking forward to working together again with you, our members, as we head into our next fiscal year.
We thank you for putting your trust in our team at Country Visions Cooperative as they have stayed persistent and persevered to get the work done. We are excited for the future of our company and our ability to provide quality products, service and knowledge for our customers. It is the final month in the annual accounting period for our Cooperative and we are hopeful for a successful finish to our financial year.
