Charlie Johnson and his family work together to operate Johnson Farms in Madison, S.D., where they grow organic row crops on 1,600 acres. Along with cultivation tools, like the rotary hoe the centerpiece of their weed control strategy is a six-year rotation of oats, alfalfa for two years, soybeans, corn and soybeans.
This video is part of a larger series highlighting the ecological weed management practices used on farms across the country: • Manage Weeds on Your Farm
Learn more about the ecological approach to weed management with the SARE book Manage Weeds on Your Farm: www.sare.org/resources/manage...