Jamie sits down with Tim Radatz for a conversation about Discovery Farms, a public-private partnership that is advancing research into water quality and agricultural drainage practices. Learn why getting real-time data from private farms across Minnesota is providing farmers with the information they need to implement the best practices for their area to not only increase yields, but improve water quality on their land.Chapters:00:00   Intro00:21   Welcome Tim Radatz00:40   The story of Discovery Farms01:00   Private farms01:19   Water quantity02:41   Water quality04:31   Drainage water management05:40   Putting it into practice06:30   Let’s use the data07:15   Discovery Farms funding09:00   Who gets to participate11:10   Project lifespan13:02   Cover crops14:00   Establishment issues17:00   A dry pocket18:20   Continuous improvement19:45   It’s going to get wet21:46   20 years from now…24:00   Managing drainage is essential25:00   Politics25:45   Long-suffering Vikings fanDiscovery Farms: https://discoveryfarmsmn.orgFind us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms :Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education

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