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Michael and Kelsey Gettelfinger grow crops and do it well. Their operation is about 95% no-till and uses cover crops. Their dedication to conservation has already earned them recognition as outstanding conservation farmers.
But right now, another facet of their business is helping everything cash-flow. The Gettelfingers are in the poultry business, and about a year ago, they began producing eggs in a contract operation. By using their own labor and hired labor in the off-season, and providing manure to help reduce fertilizer bills, they believe the poultry operation complements their cropping operation very well.