Farmers are always looking for clever ways to cut costs and maximize profits, no matter whether grain prices are low or high. While universities, agribusinesses and others usually have plenty of sage advice to offer, farmers often want to hear from their peers as well. That’s not always easy to do, especially in the middle of a pandemic where conferences and other events have gone virtual, and when even the local coffee shop might be a little less crowded than usual. So, in the latest Farm Futures grower survey, we asked respondents to answer the question: “What are some lesser-known cost-cutting tactics you deploy on your operation?” Some common themes emerged among the responses. Here are six to consider as you ready yourself for the 2021 growing season.