New York Soil Health for Healthy Food, Profitable Farms, and Protection of Natural Resources
Interest in soil health practices such as reducing tillage, planting cover crops, and using organic amendments has expanded greatly in recent years, yet barriers to adoption persist. Our project facilitates collaboration among the many on-going efforts across the state to implement research, outreach, and policy solutions to address these barriers to adoption.
Featured Video
No-Till and Cover Crops
Dave Magos discusses how he got started with no-till and cover cropping and how they work together on his dairy farm in northern New York.
Project Members
Meet the project coordinators and collaborators
Featured Resource
Overview of biochar, resources, and information targeted towards ag applications for NYS producers.
Policy Briefs
Browse policy briefs that provide evidence-based recommendations.
Videos
A selection of videos covering soil health principles, soil health economics, cover crops, and more.
NY Soil Health News
Norwich Meadows Farm Recognized as Soil Health Champion
New York Soil Health (NYSH) proudly acknowledges Norwich Meadows Farm’s outstanding commitment to soil health and sustainable farming practices.
Seeking your input: Farmland prices and soil health survey
We’re sharing this survey on behalf of a Cornell University master’s project, aimed at understanding the relationship between soil health and farmland prices.
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Announces Community Garden Soil Testing Program
In partnership with Cornell Soil Health Lab, soil testing is available for community gardens through the 2024 New York State Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.
Soil Health News
- Soil Health News & Research Roundup 02/19/2022
Upcoming Events
Videos: 2022 New York Soil Health Summit
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Healthy soils = resilience and increased profits
Healthy soils = plant disease suppression
Healthy soils = improved water infiltration
Healthy soils = protection from erosion
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