Jerry Hatfield, the former director of the National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, leads off the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference with a big-picture look at how strip-till fits into the soil health puzzle and why it’s key to the long-term outlook of your operation. The USDA-ARS Hall of Famer unpacks data from the latest studies to show strip-tillers what lives — and must thrive — below the surface to maintain healthy soil structure.

“Increasing biological activity requires food, water, air and shelter, all of which can be achieved with strip-till,” Hatfield says. “The more we understand about these processes, the greater our ability to enhance soil health and profits.”

You’ll Learn: How to build a strong foundation for healthy, productive soils with strip-till & create the environment for your crops to reach their full potential.

View the full speaker agenda and topics here.

A proven & practical “think tank” for success-minded strip-tillers, planned by strip-tillers seeking the best income-expanding strategies & guidance …

• 6 thought-provoking general sessions
• 13 expert-led classrooms on specific topics
• 14 interactive farmer-to-farmer roundtables
• Meals & networking events
• Pre-conference workshop
• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits
• 5 high-impact attendee bonuses to further build your knowledge … AND MORE!

For more information about the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit StripTillFarmer.com/NSTC