Grower Video Project
We welcome any growers interested in sharing their day to day life in the cover crop season, from the highs to the lows and everything in between.
Goals of the Project
Share the experience of being a farmer in the southern region
Educate others about using cover crops and other conservation systems
Share innovations: both new technology and those born from farmer problem solving
Encourage the adoption of cover crops and other conservation systems
Who Sees Our Videos?
Our videos can be found on our Youtube, Tiktok, and Facebook.
GoPro
Participants will receive a GoPro camera equipped with an SD card with 128 GB of memory, which equates to about 24 hours of video. Included with the GoPro is a USB-C type charging cord that may also be used to transfer footage to your computer. If you lose or break your cord, email kldriver@ncsu.edu to be sent a new one. If you have questions about operating the GoPro, please refer to the How-To videos found below. For troubleshooting, email kldriver@ncsu.edu. Here is the GoPro Manual for your reference.
NOTE: Sticky mount adhesive may require heat to remove.
GoPro Return Instructions
Your GoPro, SD Card, and other materials are due by 12/31/2024.
A return shipping label and packing materials will be sent to you within 7 days of the return date. If you need to return the GoPro earlier, please email Kayla Driver at kldriver@ncsu.edu.
Content Ideas
Film for a few minutes throughout your day and talk about what’s going on with your operation at different times of the cover cropping season
Record a video talking about a piece of equipment or an innovation of your own creation
Show a weed or pest and talk about how you manage it on your farm
Share a time you had to overcome an obstacle on your farm
Show the beauty of your farm- no words necessary: walking through a field of cover crops, a nice sunset over your farm, etc.
Optional Video Ideas
If you’re at a loss, here is an outline you can use to help guide your filming.
Introduce yourself
Name, state, acreage, what you farm, how long you and/or your family have farmed, what cover crops you use and what season(s) do you use them, etc.
How did you get started using cover crops?
Where did you find out about them? Who told you about them? What got you interested?
How do you use cover crops?
What makes your operation unique? What other conservation practices do you use along with cover crops?
What have you tried that really works? What have you found that doesn’t work?
What is something about your farm that makes you proud?
Are you multi-generational? Did you plant a great crop?
Do you have any words of wisdom for a farmer who is just getting started with cover crops?
What is one thing you want the public to know about your farm?
If you want to learn more or would like to participate, email kldriver@ncsu.edu, call the hotline number, or submit an interest form.
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