New 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 Resource
Soil Lead Screening
This updated factsheet from New York Soil Health provides essential guidance on the EPA’s new soil lead screening levels, offering practical steps for safe gardening and reducing exposure to contaminated soil.
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
Cornell Field Crops Hosts First Organic Field Crops Conference in Geneva, New York
Cornell Field Crops and New York Soil Health invite you to the inaugural Cornell Organic Field Crops Conference on February 6, 2025, at Jordan Hall on the Cornell AgriTech Campus in Geneva, NY.
Oechsner Farms Recognized as Soil Health Champion
New York Soil Health (NYSH) proudly acknowledges Oechsner Farms’s outstanding commitment to soil health and sustainable farming practices.
Record Funding Announced for Soil Health and Climate Resilience Projects
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has launched the latest round of Climate Resilient Farming funding for on-farm projects.
Soil Health News
- National Biochar Survey 01/09/2025
- Recent Publications and Articles 01/05/2025
- Integrating Cover Crops for Weed Management 10/31/2024
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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