Soil Health

Across the country, conservation districts are taking soil education straight to the classroom. From teaching students about soil health to encouraging hands-on learning with soil projects to inspiring creativity through creating posters, district staff, educators, and conservation partners are helping students learn all about “Soil. Where it All Begins.” Missaukee Conservation District In Michigan, the…… Continue reading →

By Kyle Venell, NACD Pacific Region Representative  Farm Journal Trust In Food, in collaboration with Blue Diamond Growers and Agriland Farming Company, Inc., recently hosted growers, industry leaders, and conservation partners for an in-field event focused on advancing innovation in California almond production. The takeaway was straightforward: growers are already testing and using new technologies. The challenge now is “scaling adoption in ways that…… Continue reading →

The Midwest Cover Crops Council's Annual Meeting will be held in Dubuque, IA, in 2026! Come help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Cover Crops Council! Our Midwest Cover Crops Council's Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10th in Dubuque, IA, and will be followed by a day of cover crop…… Continue reading →

The Midwest Cover Crops Council's Annual Meeting will be held in Dubuque, IA, in 2026! Come help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Cover Crops Council! Our Midwest Cover Crops Council's Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10th in Dubuque, IA, and will be followed by a day of cover crop…… Continue reading →

Join us for the 6th annual Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference at our Iola, Kansas, location. Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Clapperton We are honored to welcome Dr. Jill Clapperton as our keynote speaker. A globally recognized soil ecologist and founder of Rhizoterra Inc., Dr. Clapperton is renowned for her leadership in promoting nutrient-dense, healthy…… Continue reading →

Are you curious about what is going on in the conservation world in Kalkaska County? This is your chance to find out! Join us for a day of discovery and appreciation for the delicate balance between human activity and the preservation of our natural resources. On May 11, we will be ‘touring’ Kalkaska County to…… Continue reading →

Are you curious about what is going on in the conservation world in Kalkaska County? This is your chance to find out! Join us for a day of discovery and appreciation for the delicate balance between human activity and the preservation of our natural resources. On May 11, we will be ‘touring’ Kalkaska County to…… Continue reading →

1 day in-person conference (virtual options available also). Conference theme is on Soil Health and Drought Resiliency. Key note speakers include Dale Strickler, author and Green Cover Seed Agronomist, and Marlon Winger, NRCS Regional Soil Health Specialist. Additional break-out workshop sessions include Soil Health 101, Rangeland Soil Health, Soil Health Principles for Effective Water Use…… Continue reading →

As pressure on agricultural production increases, soil health practices can insure that agricultural needs are met with sustainable production, quality and economic viability.  The Western Colorado Soil Health Conference one day, virtual conference over the internet on Feb. 11, 2021, 7:45am-5:00pm.  Registration $25. Keynote speakers include Dr. Elaine Ingham, a pioneer in soil health for…… Continue reading →

As pressure on agricultural production increases, soil health practices can insure that agricultural needs are met with sustainable production, quality and economic viability.  The Western Colorado Soil Health Conference one day, virtual conference over the internet on Feb. 11, 2021, 7:45am-5:00pm.  Registration $25. Keynote speakers include Dr. Elaine Ingham, a pioneer in soil health for…… Continue reading →