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What you do matters Make it count. GROWN WITH PURPOSE SIX SIGNS YOU ARE When it comes to sustainable practices, how well do you think your farm is doing? The truth is that you're probably more sustainable than you think. Consider the advancements made in the last decades, through trial and error, science and experience Today/'s farmer understands the importance of everything from basic practices, such as crop rotations, minimum tillage and economic thresholds, to the more advanced concepts of nutrient efficiency, biotechnology and precision and digital ag. Working in this industry, we've come a long way. Raelyn Pederson, Grow Team member from Wild Rose Co-op believes that the way you farm matters and wants to recognize the remarkable things you do to promote the long-term legacy of your farm, and farming community. She also wants to help you identify those small changes that can make a big difference. Grown with Purpose, a forward-thinking sustainability platform rooted in agronomy and the 4Rs of nutrient management, helps her do just that Here are six signs that Pederson looks for when helping farmers understand if their acres are being Grown with Purpose. 1. Anutrient-management plan is developed each year based on a field-by-field or even zone-by-z0ne basis. Consideration is given to the soil type, organic matter, previous crop, potential residual nutrient carryover, yield goals, crop type and soil test results 2. Soiltestingis used to determine the amount of nitrogen available and informs how application rates by field or zone can be tailored, ensuring that just the right amount of nitrogen is applied to achieve the targeted yield while minimizing potential Losses 3. Nitrogenis applied at a time that reduces environmental losses including volatilization. For example, when nitrogen is applied to dry soils that do not seal, there is nitrogen loss through volatilization. This nitrogen loss to the atmosphere is not only costly but it is no longer available to the crop. 4. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers are used to reduce nitrogen losses through volatilization or denitrification and limit the amount Lost between application and crop uptake S._ Legume or pulse crops are included in the rotation as they capture or fix nitrogen from the air and return it to the soil for next year's crop. 6. Minimum till or no-till farming practices are used which prevent wind and water erosion that transport nutrients from fields to watersheds To learn if your acres are Grown with Purpose contact your local Co-op Grow Team member. Together, you will develop your Grown with Purpose profile and build sound strategies that will help our Legacy grow into the future.