Storing Water and Carbon
From Grain on the Brain by Karen Klassen, Scott Beaton
May 26, 2022 · 44 min · Season 4 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode discusses strategies for improving water infiltration and carbon sequestration on organic farms, featuring insights from a panel at the Prairie Organics Conference.
After weathering the drought conditions in 2021, farmers all over were wondering how to increase resiliency on their farms. This panel discussion from the 2022 Prairie Organics Conference, led by Scott and featuring Ryan Canart (Assiniboine West Watershed) and Henry Wilson (AAFC Research Scientist), covers ways to improve water infiltration and carbon sequestration on organic farms.
People in this episode
Guests: Ryan Canart, Henry Wilson
Topics covered
- water infiltration
- carbon sequestration
- organic farming
- drought resilience
Keywords
- farming
- sustainability
- agriculture
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