Policy Briefs

The New York Soil Health Policy Briefs are essential resources designed to distill research findings into easily understandable language and provide evidence-based recommendations. These briefs aim to assist a wide audience, including policymakers and stakeholders, in making informed decisions to advance soil health initiatives.

Soil Health Benchmarks for New York State Farms

POLICY BRIEF
WINTER ‘24

Explore the 2023 New York Soil Health Benchmarks in this policy brief, offering science-backed insights to support farmers, address climate impacts, and set aspirational targets for sustainable soil health. View benchmark tables.

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Drivers of Soil Health and Strategies for Enhancement

POLICY BRIEF
SUMMER ‘23

New metrics and data analytics, combined with research results, provide deep insights into the drivers of soil health and factors associated with soil and climate, land use systems, and management practices.

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Advancing Soil Health in New York State: Updating the Roadmap

POLICY BRIEF
SPRING ‘23

To achieve the goals of the 2021 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act in New York, we need a comprehensive approach that accounts for NY’s diverse production environments, including cropping systems, soil types, and climate regions.

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Managing for Better Soil Health on Long Island Farms

POLICY BRIEF
WINTER ’22

Identifying and implementing practices that improve soil health is critical for protecting the environment, increasing the resiliency of farms to climate-related risks, and maintaining Long Island’s agricultural industry.

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