Putnal Hay Farm, Lafayette County
Tyler Putnal produces perennial peanut hay and implements many Best Management Practices to promote healthy soils and reduce erosion. Putnal Family Farm uses grid sampling, tissue sampling and variable rate application, which all minimize fertilizer usage. Additionally, they have reduced water usage and efficiency through new irrigation systems. Tyler’s environmental stewardship efforts help protect natural resources. He believes natural resources are only as good as we leave them once used, and it is necessary to monitor these resources to ensure they are available for future use.
