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.
On July 19, 2023, the CAAHP Team hosted a self-drive Soil Health Tour & BBQ. Farms in northern Rensselaer and southern Washington Counties were the focus of the event.
The 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days series continues with three more events on August 24, August 31, and September 12.
Cover crops provide soil health benefits. A fall-seeded cover crop helps to stabilize the soil, and the living roots support beneficial organisms, like mycorrhizal fungi.
SARE Outreach welcomes Klaas Martens, organic grain and legume farmer, in a discussion on organic weed management
The New York Soil Health Summit sparks vital discussions on circular carbon economy, urban agriculture, and organic farming challenges, leading to policy considerations for a resilient agricultural sector.