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.
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.
Incentive programs in four Northeastern states, including New York, led farmers to plant twice as many acres of cover crops, benefiting their farms and mitigating climate change. The study showed that these programs had a lasting impact, with farmers continuing cover crop practices even after payments stopped.
The New York Soil Health Program has released its newest policy brief, providing critical insights into soil health and agricultural practices.
The Land Trusts Grants Program Round 5 aims to help landowners protect their agricultural land from being converted to non-farm uses.