Jason Mauck

No-Tiller, Gaston, Ind.

Capturing and Harnessing Sunlight and Carbon with the Constant Canopy System

When no-tiller Jason Mauck isn’t driving a tractor or sprayer, he’s busy driving innovation on his 3,000-acre operation near Gaston, Ind. Ever the tinkerer and futurist when it comes to farming, Mauck endeavors to capture as much sunlight and carbonas possible through his system of relay intercropping cash crops and cover crops, and integration of manure from his 25,000 wean-to-finish pigs.

Mauck shares the components of his Constant Canopy system that he’s building upon toraise high-yielding corn, soybeans and wheat, which allows him to capitalize on crop synergies, improve soil health and suppress weeds for a more profitable and sustainable farm operation for his family and future generations.