Soil health affects everything from crop productivity to water quality. In this four-part video series, developed in collaboration between the New York Soil Health initiative and the Cornell Small Farms Program, you’ll see four simple yet powerful demonstrations that show both the profound impacts management decisions can have on soil health and how to test your soil’s health.
Speakers: Debbie Aller, Senior Extension Associate, and Michael Glos, Technician, with New York Soil Health
How to Test Soil Water Infiltration
See how water infiltrates differently in soil under tillage vs. permanent grass cover.
How to Test Soil Compaction
Learn how to assess soil compaction using simple tools like a screwdriver or a penetrometer.
How to Test Soil Aggregate Stability
Observe how soil clumps hold together or fall apart when exposed to water.
How to Sample Soil
Get a quick overview of how to collect and submit a soil sample for lab testing