"We don't do your typical 14-inch spaced rows," he says, explaining his unconventional method of planting corn in clusters that promote soil moisture preservation against harsh elements.
Kotutwa Johnson practices dry farming, a tradition learned from his grandfather, planting clusters of corn and beans that thrive with no fertilizers, pesticides, or irrigation.
This year was a pretty hot and dry year, but still, some of the crops I raised did pretty well... it's a good year for squash, melons and beans.
In the era of climate change, the practice of dry farming is met with growing interest from scientists and researchers as farmers grapple with droughts and unpredictable weather.
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