As farmers continue to adopt strip-till, what opportunities exist for farm equipment dealers to serve this emerging market?

Jodi DeJong-Hughes, regional extension educator with the Univ. of Minnesota since 1996, has extensive experience analyzing tillage and crop management solutions through research, strip-till workshops and field demonstrations. DeJong-Hughes works alongside farmers, ag industry professionals, equipment manufacturers and government agencies and has organized the Conservation Tillage Conference and Strip Tillage Expos throughout Minnesota. 

According to DeJong-Hughes, there are critical factors farmers need to consider when developing a strip-till system that will boost their bottom lines, and dealers can play an integral role in helping customers attain profitability.

Here's what you'll learn:

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• An overview of strip-till to include the primary benefits of the practice
• The different equipment styles and set-ups on the market today and choosing the best fit for customers
• Considerations for targeting strip-till customers and what they expect from their dealer in terms of service and support of equipment

This event is FREE. It is brought to you by Bigham Ag. Bigham manufactures and markets a wide range of tillage, cultivating, and harvest equipment, helping the farmer gain maximum crop production while conserving valuable resources. With locations in Lubbock, Texas and Carlisle, Ark., Bigham markets its products in the U.S. through its dealer network, and to other countries in cooperation with partner firms. For more information, call (800) 692-4449 or visit www.bighamag.com.