Why Buy Grain From Axten Farms

May 16, 2019

At Axten Farms, we prize sustainability above all else. That’s why we work hard to farm the land without adding to the environmental load the Earth already has to bear. On our family-owned grain farm located in Southern Saskatchewan, we do this in several ways.

We Use No-Till Faming Methods

For one thing, we use no-till farming methods. We believe that soil is one of the greatest natural resources on the planet, and we take pains to protect it. Unfortunately, many agricultural practices today damage and deplete soil, and it takes years if not decades for it to return to its natural, arable state. We avoid that with controlled traffic farming methods, which reduce the stress put on soil by heavy machinery. We always stay in the same wheel tracks when using tractors and other machinery, thereby avoiding further soil compaction. This allows water and nutrients to penetrate easily, keeping them healthy and making it easy to grow in them.

Our Farming Methods Protect The Water Supply

Our farming methods also protect the water supply now and in the future. Because no-till farming keeps soil intact, our practices reduce the amount of naturally occurring nitrates and phosphorous entering streams and lakes, where they can endanger the ecosphere. And our farming methods require fewer inputs overall, which means a reduced load on the environment, cleaner water, better soils and a sounder ecosphere for longer.

Our goal is to be a part of the movement to heal the Earth, and we believe our farming methods help us do just that. When you source your grains, legumes, pulses and seeds through our farms, you know you’re a part of that effort too.

Plus, when you buy bulk grain from us, you’re also making a smart decision financially. We stand by our products, which is why we work directly with the people buying and using them. Because of that, you always know exactly where your food is coming from when you buy from us. We value trust, and we live that value every day. By buying from us, you make a smart decision for your health and the health of the planet.

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