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About
Mark Heckman is a dedicated member of the Global Farmer Network, committed to sharing agricultural knowledge and experience across borders. As an advocate for modern farming practices, they bring a unique perspective shaped by years of hands-on experience in the field.
Through their work with GFN, Mark Heckman participates in roundtable discussions, contributes editorial content, and engages with policymakers to ensure farmer voices are heard in important conversations about the future of agriculture and food security worldwide.
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Articles by Mark Heckman
November 26, 2025
Farmers Want Fair Trade, Not Aid
This column was originally published in The Wall Street Journal on October 31, 2025. Reports that soybean farmers will receive $10 billion in tariff-r...
Read article →August 29, 2024
Crop Diversification to Build Resilience
Two for the price of one. That’s the basic idea behind my new farming trial. As a farmer in Iowa, I’m always trying to do more with less. The great li...
Read article →August 27, 2024
USA-Double Crop Rye, Soybeans
Mark Heckman is raising two crops in one growing season. In this field, he harvested a crop of rye and then drilled soybeans in the same area as the s...
Read article →April 18, 2024
USA-Soil Health
In West Liberty, IA, Mark Heckman uses farming practices that focus on soil health. To do so, he uses a variety of integrated sustainable practices in...
Read article →March 7, 2024
USA-Food, Feed, Fuel
Mark Heckman is a corn and soybean farmer in West Liberty, Iowa. Mark serves on the Global Farmer Network Board of Directors and is focused on soil he...
Read article →Achievements
2024
GFN Roundtable Graduate
Completed the Global Farmer Network Roundtable leadership and communications training program.
2023
Published Op-Ed
First op-ed published through the Global Farmer Network editorial platform.
2022
Joined GFN
Became a member of the Global Farmer Network, joining farmers from over 72 countries.
2021
International Conference Speaker
Spoke at an international agriculture conference on modern farming practices.
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