More than a Lease: Stories of Success
At the local diner in Denton, Nebraska, Brian Brhel shares a booth with his new landlord. They dig into their burgers and break the ice on their new working relationship.
Brian is a Nebraska Soil Health Coalition producer lead. His operation spans 720 acres, including 300 acres of rangeland and 420 acres of row crops.
Producer to Producer: Stories of Success
We all want to be part of the future of farming. For many of us, that future includes healthier soil, stronger communities, and operations that can endure across generations. Stories from those who have gone before help producers navigate that path.
Intro to Stories of Success
Welcome to Nebraska Soil Health Coalition’s Stories of Success series!
In the months ahead, we will highlight farmers and ranchers across Nebraska who are seeing real-world improvements to their operations by adopting soil health practices. As soil health and regenerative agriculture continue to be more commonly discussed, it is natural to wonder, “Does this actually work? Why does it matter how people farm and ranch?” These Stories of Success will not only share the experiences of producers in their own words, but also incorporate quantitative and qualitative research to validate their success. Why does it matter? Because soil health is also the basis for human health and environmental health.