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 Events
2024 Field Days
Join the New York Soil Health team and partner organizations at a soil health field day! The statewide event series will take place June-September 2024.
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
More soil carbon offers eco-friendly weed control
The study found that sawdust controlled weeds well in soybean fields but not as well in corn fields. Sawdust offers an eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods for controlling weeds, such as tilling and herbicides, each of which have their own downsides.
2024 New York Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days Continue
The 2024 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days continue with nine more events showcasing soil health and climate resilience practices in various cropping systems across New York.
Climate Funding Pathways for New York’s Farmers and Forest Stewards
This valuable resource, compiled by CCE Harvest New York’s agricultural climate resilience team, outlines various grants and programs designed to support climate-smart practices, enhance water quality, and promote sustainable forest management.
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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