Bartholomew County

     Soil & Water

     Conservation District

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What is the On Farm Network?

Participating farmers use precision ag tools and technologies to conduct research on their own farms. Through the On-Farm Network®, farmers use this data from their own farms and others in their area to evaluate the effectiveness and economic pros and cons of different management practices, such as nutrient application rates, timing, and form. Farmers not only evaluate the effectiveness of different practices on their own farm, but benefit from aggregate data across multiple farms and years.

The end result is farmer-driven adaptive management in real time – farmers gathering and making beneficial changes based on data from their own fields and those of others. The farmers are in the driver's seat, which significantly increases buy in to the results and willingness to make long-term changes. Key tools include the cornstalk nitrate test (CSNT), aerial imagery, and replicated strip trials.

How to Get Involved

Bartholomew County SWCD would LOVE to have as many farmers involved in this as possible.

For more information on how to get involved in the On Farm Network, Click: Get Involved!

If you decide that you would like to get involved with the On Farm Network, please contact the district.

Thank you so much!