Category: Soil Health
Michigan organic cherry farm shares NRCS conservation success story
North Star Organics highlights NRCS partnership to improve soil health and long-term sustainability on its certified-organic cherry farm.
How Salad Days Farm thrives with organic farming, direct sales
Certified organic grower Maggie Dungan shares how Salad Days Farm builds soil, community and value-added products.
Does organic basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and soil health?
UF researchers are studying basaltic rock dust to improve soil health and crop productivity. Learn how the project impacts organic farming.
Ducks Unlimited, Regenified partner to scale regenerative farming
Ducks Unlimited (DU) has announced a new partnership with regenerative farming certification agency Regenified. Learn more about the partnership.
On-farm composting: New guidance clarifies rules for organic growers
New guidance helps organic farmers understand composting regulations, stay compliant and improve soil health with on-farm practices.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
Penn State: vineyard groundcover influences soil microbiome, lessens weed pressure
Penn State researchers believe natural groundcovers have a positive influence on soil health. Learn how these practices drive microbial activity.
National study offers free soil sample analysis for farmers
Farmers can receive a free soil analysis while supporting soil health research. Complete a survey and send in your sample to join.
MSU case study: How a certified organic vegetable farm integrated native plants
Learn how the project demonstrates the potential for integrating native plants into existing organic vegetable farms.
Rodale Institute CEO connects regenerative organic ag to healthy communities
Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Tkach explains how regenerative organic farming affects human health. Read his new book for practical insights.
CDFA awards $1.69 million for organic irrigation and nutrient research
CDFA awarded $1.69 million for research on irrigation and nutrient management in organic systems. Learn how the projects aim to support growers.
MSU to host regenerative agriculture webinar series for growers
MSU is hosting the 2026 Regenerative Agriculture Webinar Series in February. Learn soil health, cover crops, and regenerative strategies.
Mechanical advances help target weeds on organic vegetable farms
Mechanical weeding tools help organic farms cut labor and manage weeds sustainably. See how one Michigan grower puts these tools to work.
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
Explore practical ways to improve your farm’s environmental, economic and social sustainability through soil care, biodiversity and smart tools.
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Full Belly Farm thrives on crop diversity, soil health and organic growing. Learn how the California farm supports sustainability.
Growers wanted for USDA-backed compost research trials
Growers in CA, WA, and CO can join USDA-backed compost trials and receive up to $10,500 and free tech support. Get details on the study now.