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Enhancing Soil with Summer Cover Crops: A Guide for Growers

Jun 5, 2024 | NYSH News

Summer is a prime time to improve soil health using cover crops like buckwheat and sudangrass. While main crops grow, these cover crops can enhance soil organic matter, suppress weeds, and prepare fields for fall planting.

Advanced Soil Health Training Opportunity from American Farmland Trust

Jun 3, 2024 | NYSH News

American Farmland Trust is now accepting applications for the New York regional Advanced Soil Health Training (ASHT), a premier program designed for dedicated corn, soybean, wheat, and dairy farmers and farm advisors.

2024 New York Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days Announced

May 22, 2024 | NYSH News

Eleven events across the state will showcase practices for soil health and climate resilience in a variety of cropping systems.

NY Agriculture Receives $28.75M Boost for Climate Solutions

May 3, 2024 | NYSH News

$28.75 Million is Now Available for On-Farm Projects Through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program. Project proposals are due by June 24, 2024.

Cultivating soil health: New York Soil Health opens 2024 Mini-Grant applications

May 2, 2024 | NYSH News

Applications for the 2024 Soil Health Mini-Grants are now open. If you’re passionate about enhancing soil health in New York State, apply now! Deadline: May 27, 2024.

Norwich Meadows Farm Recognized as Soil Health Champion

Mar 22, 2024 | NYSH News

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

Mar 22, 2024 | NYSH News

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

Mar 19, 2024 | NYSH News

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.

New York Soil Health Benchmarks in Focus for New Policy Brief and Webinar on March 6

Feb 9, 2024 | NYSH News

New York Soil Health initiative releases “Soil Health Benchmarks for NY State Farms”—policy considerations, benchmarks, and a public comment period. Join the webinar on March 6, 2024, from noon-1 pm to delve deeper into the study and policy brief.

NYS agricultural assessment cultivates climate crisis solutions

Feb 9, 2024 | NYSH News

Cornell researchers, Deborah Aller (with New York Soil Health) and Allison M. Chatrchyan, have spearheaded the agricultural chapter of New York State’s climate impacts assessment, released on February 2 by Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Focus areas: field crops, dairy, pasture, vegetables, cover crops


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