View the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego) virtual workshop “Building Soils for Better Crops: Practical Guidance for Farmers on Developing Healthy Soils”. The workshop discussed the importance of soil health and how building quality soils can result in both economic and environmental benefits for agricultural producers.
Current information and research about fruit orchard soil health, weed control, and optimizing new orchard growth.
Read about recent soil health workshops, Penn State on cereal rye termination, Podcast on how climate change is affecting farmers, Story on the fascinating world of soil bioacoustics, Story on Groton dairy farmer Eric Carey
“The Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act is the first major piece of legislation in New York that paves the way for farmers,” State Senator Michelle Hinchey said, “who are already leading on environmental management, to become a cornerstone of our fight against the climate crisis.
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced two grant opportunities totaling $21 million for projects that will help New York’s farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy savings, mitigate water and soil quality concerns, and increase on-farm resiliency to climate change.
In case you missed some recent soil health news and research items for New York and beyond!
“The New York Earth Room” is a work by artist Walter De Maria, commissioned and maintained by the Dia Art Foundation.
The accolade honors a farm and its nominating soil and water conservation district for extraordinary achievement in environmental stewardship. Applications for the New York AEM Leopold Conservation Award must be received by the department by May 1.