Derek Axten
Derek Axten and his family have a low disturbance no-till farm in Southern Saskatchewan near Minton. They work together to protect, assess and improve their soils. Derek will share how, with the use of compost, diverse rotations with intercrops, cover crops and the re-introduction of livestock they are working to restore the soil food web. They are working to increase microbial diversity so that their soils can function properly. They feel by taking care of the soil biology and providing a suitable habitat, it will take care of their crops. Derek’s presentation shares what he feels are the basics to regenerating soil health.