Total Acre Members learn from Randy Dowdy at a Spring Camp in North Dakota.
Whether you are harvesting your 50th crop or a young farmer forging your path in crop production, achieving success means staying ahead of the curve by embracing change, connecting with fellow growers, and leveraging technology to maximize efficiency. Making decisions to maximize yields and drive farm profitability is no easy task.
Unlocking your farm’s potential is the foundation of Total Acre. Through unique membership opportunities, Total Acre fosters innovation, builds meaningful relationships, and helps farmers nationwide reach new goals. Plus, members can gain access to custom-built proprietary software tools designed to deliver information-based farming solutions, expert insights, and knowledge from on-farm trials.
“I just harvested my 50th crop in the fall of 2023, and while I thought I knew some things about nutrient uptake, the data and expertise accessible from Total Acre has really helped me understand exactly what the crop needs and at each stage,” says, veteran farmer David Shrock from Indiana.
Young farmers Mike and John Spray of Nebraska joined Total Acre to set the trajectory of the future of their farm. “I think we will rewrite the whole playbook for our on-farm nutrient management plans,” says Mike Spray, who now has access to essential data through Total Acre, including soil and tissue sampling, nutrient application insights, and harvest yields.
Shrock and the Spray brothers are like the many other farmers who have joined the expansive network of Total Acre members who are passionate about learning, sharing, and improving their crop production outcomes. “I’ve found the most value in learning alongside the fellow growers,” explains Shrock. After witnessing their neighbor’s success with Total Acre, the Spray family realized they wanted the same access to data, ideas, and community.
Marc Severson of Illinois sums it up well: “As the saying goes if you’re the average of the five people you’re around,” he states, recognizing his desire to be among the top farmers across the country. For Severson, Total Acre means being immersed with people who push him to grow and achieve his crop production goals.
Total Acre connects farmers across different geographies who face similar challenges in areas such as tillage and nutrient needs. Through events, forums, and ongoing discussions, the Grower Network consists of hundreds of active members and program alumni, generating a vital support system where members tackle challenges together, experiment with new techniques, and innovate.
Becoming a Total Acre member means joining a community committed to helping each other succeed. If you’re a grower eager to learn, innovate, and connect, Total Acre can be the ideal partner in your farming journey.
To learn more about becoming a member visit: https://totalacre.com/interest-list