New York Soil Health
New York State’s hub for soil health-related networking, research, education, and outreach Field DaysEventsNew 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
Hear from Farmers and Experts: Organic Field Crops Conference Videos
Watch recorded sessions from the 2025 Cornell Organic Field Crops Conference featuring expert talks and farmer insights on soil health, organic no-till, weed management, and more.
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
2025 New York Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series
Explore practical strategies for resilient farming at 14 events across New York State from June to September.
2025 NY Soil Health Grants – Apply by June 16
Applications are now open and the deadline to apply is June 16, 2025. Eligible individuals or organizations may apply for up to $2000 for a project and up to $500 for a travel mini-grant.
New Reducing Tillage Videos
Curious about no-till on challenging ground or how to modify your planter for cover crops? Check out two new videos featuring real-world solutions from Hudson Valley farmers— (with English and Spanish subtitles).
Soil Health News
- National Biochar Survey 01/09/2025
- Recent Publications and Articles 01/05/2025
- Integrating Cover Crops for Weed Management 10/31/2024
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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