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The Faces of Sustainability

Learn what it’s like to grow with Yield10 from the people who know best, our partner growers. Follow their journeys as they grow Yield10’s proprietary Camelina in various challenging landscapes to drive their farm’s sustainability and profitability. Join us in hearing about the stories behind the Faces of Sustainability and find inspiration for your own growth with Yield10 Camelina.

Hines Creek, Alberta

Aiming to overcome the challenges of a short growing season in the remote northern expanse of the Peace River Region of Alberta, this grower, managing a 6,000-acre dryland grain farm, adopted no-till practices.
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Seeding 225 acres of Spring Camelina in the spring of 2023, the farmer strategically chose a crop with drought tolerance and a short maturity period, ensuring early harvest after surviving late frosts.

The low input costs of this no-insecticide-required crop maximized profitability, showcasing a thoughtful approach to sustainable farming.

Farm location:

Hines Creek, Alberta, Canada

Farm size:

6,000 acres

Camelina acres:

225 acres

Camelina variety planted:

Spring Camelina

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ABOUT THE FARM

6,000 acre grain farm.

Dryland.

Uses no-till practices.

Far north geography produces short growing season.

Typical crops grown: wheat/barley, canola & peas.

2023 CAMELINA PRODUCTION

225 acres of Spring camelina seeded with a drill into no-till ground, spring of 2023.

First crop seeded after spring snow melt as it could survive late frost.

Drought tolerance ensured oilseed production in dry conditions.

Short maturity period allowed for early harvest.

No use of insecticide.

No specialized equipment required.

Low input cost maximized profitability.

Pincher Creek, Alberta

Working with a 320-acre mixed farm in the dramatic landscape of Pincher Creek, Alberta, this grower implemented minimum-till practices to navigate the challenges posed by mountain weather, including unpredictable freeze/thaw circumstances and strong winds.

Seeding 45 acres of Spring Camelina in 2023, the farmer capitalized on the crop's ability to withstand late frosts and its drought tolerance. This choice not only diversified the rotation and improved cash flow but also turned out to be the most profitable crop of the year, surpassing surrounding canola in yield.

With plans to grow winter and spring Camelina in the future, this farmer embraces the versatility of these crops.

Farm location:

Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada

Farm size:

320 acres

Camelina acres:

45 acres

Camelina variety planted:

Spring Camelina

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ABOUT THE FARM

320 acre mixed farm.

Dryland.

Uses minimum-till practices.

Mountain weather creates unpredictable freeze/thaw circumstances and strong winds lead to erosion

Typical crops grown: wheat, barley, oats & alfalfa.

2023 CAMELINA PRODUCTION

45 acres of Spring Camelina seeded with a drill into no-till ground, spring 2023.

First crop seeded as it could survive late frost.

Short maturity period allowed for early harvest.

Broad leaf crop diversified rotation as well as cash flow

No use of insecticide.

No specialized equipment required.

Yielded better than surrounding canola given dry conditions

Low input cost maximized profitability.

Turned out to be the most profitable crop this year

Broadcast seeded 60 acres of winter camelina on cultivated ground fall 2023

Plans to grow 50 acres of spring camelina in 2024

Foremost, Alberta

In the dry prairie conditions of Foremost, Alberta, this grower manages a vast 15,000-acre mixed farm, overcoming challenges with no-till practices.

In fall 2022, 160 acres of Winter Camelina were strategically seeded, utilizing fall precipitation and snow melt. Beyond the typical benefits, such as increased snow catch and reduced erosion, this choice facilitated the first harvest on the farm due to the winter lifecycle.

Seeding an additional 320 acres of winter camelina in fall 2023, this grower demonstrates a commitment to maximizing profitability through thoughtful crop selection and prudent cost management.

Farm location:

Foremost, Alberta, Canada

Farm size:

15,000 acres

Camelina acres:

480 acres

Camelina variety planted:

Winter Camelina

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ABOUT THE FARM

15,000 acre mixed farm.

Dryland.

Uses no-till practices.

Dry prairie conditions limit cropping options and strong winds cause erosion

Typical crops grown: spring/winter wheat, barley, mustard, peas & lentils.

2023 CAMELINA PRODUCTION

160 acres of Spring camelina seeded with a drill into no-till ground, spring of 2023.

Establishment in the fall allowed crop to utilize fall precipitation and spring snow melt

Living plants provided cover crop benefits such as increased snow catch and reduced erosion

Reduced pressure on spring seeding

Diversified winter crop rotation with a broadleaf

Drought tolerance is suited for typical growing conditions

No use of insecticide

First crop harvested on the farm due to winter lifecycle

No specialized equipment required

Low input cost maximized profitability

Seeded 320 acres of winter caelina with a no-till drill in fall 2023

Redvers, Saskatchewan

Navigating reduced staple crops profitability due to less annual precipitation near Redvers, Saskatchewan, this grower employs minimum-till practices on their 2,700-acre grain farm.

Seeding 130 acres of Spring Camelina in 2023, the grower introduced a second oilseed crop into rotation, optimizing profitability with low input costs. The flexibility of the crop's short maturity period allowed for later spring seeding.

With plans to expand to 200 acres of Spring Camelina in 2024, this farmer embodies adaptability and a strategic approach to sustainable and profitable agriculture.

Farm location:

Redvers, Saskatchewan, Canada

Farm size:

2,700 acres

Camelina acres:

130 acres

Camelina variety planted:

Spring Camelina

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ABOUT THE FARM

2,700 acre grain farm.

Dryland.

Uses minimum-till practices.

Less annual precipitation reduces staple crops' profitability

Typical crops grown: spring wheat, barley, canola & peas.

2023 CAMELINA PRODUCTION

130 acres of Spring Camelina seeded with a drill into no-till ground, spring of 2023.

Short maturity period allowed flexibility for crop to be seeded later in spring

Added a second oilseed crop into rotation

Low input cost kept profitability competitive with higher yielding crops

No use of insecticide.

No specialized equipment required.

Plans to grow 200 acres of spring camelina in 2024

Grosse Isle, Manitoba

Amidst the sprawling landscapes of Grosse Isle, Manitoba, this grower balances dryland and irrigated practices using minimum-till methods to manage a 3,500-acre seed and grain farm.

Seeding 40 acres of Winter Camelina in fall 2022 and another 40 acres in fall 2023, the farmer diversified winter crop rotation, included another oilseed crop, and capitalized on low input costs to grow profitability.

This choice also allows for the potential relay cropping with soybeans, illustrating a forward-thinking and diversified approach to farming.

Farm location:

Grosse Isle, Manitoba, Canada

Farm size:

3,500 acres

Camelina acres:

40 acres

Camelina variety planted:

Winter Camelina

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ABOUT THE FARM

3,500 acre acre seed and grain farm.

Dryland and irrigated.

Uses minimum-till practices.

Typical crops grown: spring/winter wheat, oats, barley, hybrid fall rye, peas, soybeans & corn.

2023 CAMELINA PRODUCTION

40 acres of Winter Camelina seeded with a drill in minimum-till ground fall of 2022.

Reduced pressure on spring seeding

Diversified winter crop rotation with a broadleaf

Included another oilseed crop into rotation

No use of insecticide

No specialized equipment required

Low input cost maximized profitability

Allows for opportunity to relay crop with soybeans

Seeded 40 acres of winter camelina into no-till ground fall 2023

Arbon, Idaho

In the sun-soaked fields of Arbon, Idaho, this grower faces limited precipitation and light soils on dryland acres on their 10,000-acre grain farm.

Utilizing no-till practices, the farmer seeded 223 acres of Winter Camelina in fall 2023, making use of fall precipitation and snow melt. The crop’s winter lifecycle, along with its drought tolerance, are expected to prove winter Camelina to be an ideal agronomic fit as well as being a competitively profitable option for the crop rotation.

This farmer's choice to grow on fallowed land demonstrates a commitment to sustainable land management and maximizing productivity in challenging conditions.

Farm location:

Arbon, Idaho, USA

Farm size:

10,000 acres

Camelina acres:

223 acres

Camelina variety planted:

Winter Camelina

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ABOUT THE FARM

10,000 acre grain farm.

Dryland and Irrigated.

Uses no-till practices.

Limited precipitation and light soils reduce cropping options on dryland acres

Typical crops grown: spring/winter wheat, barley, mustard & safflower.

2023 CAMELINA PRODUCTION

223 acres of Winter Camelina seeded with a drill into no-till ground, fall of 2023.

Establishment in the fall allowed crop to utilize fall precipitation and spring snow melt

Living plants provided cover crop benefits such as increased snow catch and reduced erosion

Reduced pressure on spring seeding

Diversified winter crop rotation with a broadleaf

Drought tolerance is suited for typical growing conditions

No use of insecticide

First crop harvested on the farm due to winter lifecycle

No specialized equipment required

Low input cost maximized profitability

Growing on land that would otherwise be fallowed

Dear Growers,

We are responsible for Camelina seed scale-up and commercial contract production, and we are very excited about introducing this crop to growers in the United States and Canada. We are confident that Camelina can be a successful crop for farmers, and we look forward to working with growers to drive adoption of this crop.

Darren Greenfield & DAVIS MCCArthy
Yield10 Seed Operations TEAM

Email: growers@yield10bio.com
‍Website: www.yield10bio.com
Customer Service: 1 (844) 910-7333

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