What are the community and peer issues Bill faces as he considers continuing no-till?
Bill is not aware of any support group that may exist in his area to help him overcome constraints and answer questions about no-till. Because most farmers in his area are using other methods of reduced tillage rather than no-till, Bill may also face a lack of acceptance from his neighbors. Bill feels the soils in his area are not suited for no-till. However, if he were able to successfully integrate no-till into his operation, Bill might be seen as an innovator in his area. He would also capture other benefits, such as saving time in the field. • What other issues do you think are important in affecting Bills decision? Issues introduced in the case include: • Bills sense of pride as a farmer • The uniqueness of his soils and landscape • His distrust of a formula approach determining what constitutes conservation farming • His history of enrolling in the Feed Grain Program for economic reasons • Uncertainty about specific features next years Feed Grain Program will have • His desire to
