West Texas Farmers Look to Regenerative Agriculture to Fight Extreme Weather
The South Plains is known for its bountiful crops, but growers have battled the elements for years – a problem gotten worse as natural resources, like water, dwindle. In response, some West Texas farmers are looking for an alternative.
“The main thing was the soil degradation that we were seeing from high winds and prolonged periods of dry conditions,” Wall said. “When you see your topsoil piling up at the edge of the field, or on the highway, it was not uncommon. It was really my concern from seeing that that made me want to find another way.”
Wall turned to science for a solution, and found regenerative agriculture.
Some West Texas farmers have turned to regenerative farming techniques to improve their land and crops as extreme heat, strong winds and drought conditions have worked against them for years. Regenerative farming includes holistic practices like no-tilling the land, rotational grazing through livestock and steering clear of any chemical additives.