Send us a textWhat does it really take to scale a no-till system without piling on equipment costs? In this episode of Crop Chats, we’re in Cobourg, Ontario with seventh-generation farmer Mark Burnham of Burnham Farms. Mark shares how his farm transitioned into full no-till over two decades—without the need for flashy new iron or big tillage passes.Mark and his father have built a system that works across steep hills, sandy loam, and large field blocks. From optimizing cover crop timing to managing compaction through strategic patience (and the occasional well-tuned chisel plow), Mark walks us through how his no-till system thrives in real-world conditions.We discuss:Why cover crops now pay for themselves through soil savingsHow planting green fits into his corn and azuki bean rotationWhy patience and timing are more critical than horsepowerThe key equipment pieces that actually matter for no-tillHis honest take on when and why he still uses tillage—and how little it takes🎧 New episodes dropping weekly throughout the planting season.Crop Chats is a collaborative video and podcast series between the Ontario Soil Network and Ian McDonald (OMAFA). Watch the full video on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.🌱 Watch the full series on YouTube: youtube.com/@SoilNetwork🌾 Discover more from OMAFA: youtube.com/@ONfieldcrops/videosThanks for tuning in to the Soil Network Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a fellow farmer or agri-curious friend. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation about farming smarter, growing better, and building stronger communities. 🌾 Stay Connected:📢 Explore more stories, events, and resources through our Linktree:👉 linktr.ee/ontariosoilnetwork Let’s keep growing—together. See you next time!

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