September 1, 2023
Matt Kruger bought his farm in 2020, starting with an 80-acre piece in Pine Island. He raises beef cattle and crops. He says farmers need to focus on the agronomic and economic reasons to implement sustainability practices. He promotes and educates cooperatives and ag retailers on the importance of sustainability through his job.
From heavy rains to extreme drought and damaging winds, farmers are adapting and changing. The ‘Climate Resilience on the Farm’ series features Minnesota farmers who are using practices to make their farms more resilient as the climate changes.