Our Focus

     The Indiana Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative      (CCSI) promotes a systematic approach to production      agriculture focusing on:

          1. Continuous no-till/strip-till
          2. Cover crops
          3. Precision farming
          4. Nutrient and pest management

     This will result in improved soil quality, water quality
     and profitability on Indiana cropland.

     The CCSI is a resource for the 92 Indiana Soil and      Water Conservation Districts to carry out their      conservation cropping systems goals and objectives.                                                                                                                                          
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Improve Your Soil!
No-till - Plenty of Positives

Imagine an agricultural production system that functions as a conservation program, keeping land in production while providing potentially high yields, all at a relatively low cost. Say hello to no-till.

No-till, the practice of leaving crop residue on the soil surface instead of plowing it under, is considered one of the most important innovations in the history of U.S. agriculture.

No-till is a conservation system that provides environmental benefits without having to take the land out of production.     MORE

Midwest Cover Crops Council - Cover Crop Decision Tool

The Cover Crop Decision Tool is an initiative by the Midwest Cover Crop Council to consolidate cover crop information by state to help farmers make cover crop selections at the county level. Information for each state/province is developed by a team of cover crop experts including university researchers, Extension educators, NRCS personnel, agriculture department personnel, crop advisors, seed suppliers and farmers.   MORE