Jim Mitchell was one of AgriEnergy's first customers, and has graciously accepted our invitation to share his Results of 30+ Year Biological Farming Journey with us at our upcoming Biological Farming Winter Seminar.
Jim, his wife Shirley, and his son Mark, farm over 1,200 acres of corn and soybeans near Eaton, Ohio. He began his biological farming journey in the 1980's and has been a grower and distributor with us ever since. He will share with us his successes and some growing pains he's encountered along the way. We'll learn his keys to consistently high yields while holding down NPK fertilizer input costs. He will share how next season's success can begin with last year's residue breakdown.
Jim's Perspective
Jim wanted to share a few comments before he speaks:
"When I first came to AgriEnergy, I noticed something different than any other place I've ever worked. I noticed their love for the land and teamwork. I was in awe as I sat back listening to each of the agronomists talk about the land and how they were going to help each individual customer. I was even more in awe when I learned how many different soils they're working with from Colorado to New York.
It takes skill to be able to come up with fertility programs to address specific needs of each soil type and customer. As I watched them interact with a few customers, their eyes would light up. This still holds true today!
As I dove even deeper into this biological journey, I realized how they not only care for soil health, but our health as well. It was then I knew I was right where I needed to be; helping promote biological farming and giving hope to those who feel they're at a dead end. For if it wasn't for the seed our founder, Dave Larson, planted 35+ years ago, I'm not sure I'd be here, or for that matter, get the opportunity to speak at our upcoming seminar."
Jim's story is a testament to the long-term benefits of biological farming practices. Over three decades of experience has shown that building soil health through biological approaches delivers consistent results while reducing dependence on synthetic inputs.
