Exciting updates on our soil health research in NY orchards! This year, we’re collecting soil samples from over 20 fruit farms across the state, including Finger Lakes, Long Island, Eastern NY, and Lake Ontario regions. Stay tuned for the results!
The June-September Field Day Series will showcase a range of sustainable practices, including cover crops, reduced tillage, and biochar applications, to empower attendees with essential soil health information.
This session will be held on June 22 – 23, 2023, and participants will hear from representatives from the USDA, American Farmland Trust, Cornell University, local farmers and other biochar experts!
New York State announces $28.5 million in grants for farmers to combat climate change and protect water quality. Applications due June 26 and August 7, 2023.
Featuring new research by the Cornell Soil Health Team on soil microbiomes, a no-till video, and an article about saving money while helping the soil.
New York farmers, extension personnel, technical service providers, and organizations in New York working with the agricultural community are encouraged to apply for a mini-grant through New York Soil Health, which is now accepting applications.
Cornell hosted the second New York Soil Health Summit Dec. 13, bringing together farmers, policymakers and researchers who aim to assist growers in mitigating and adapting to climate change while protecting the food supply and enhancing farmer livelihoods and rural economies.
We are pleased to announce our new policy briefs that distill Cornell soil health research into policy considerations for policymakers.
New York Soil Health, a Cornell-led initiative charged with fostering networking, outreach and research related to soil health, presents the 2022 New York Soil Health Summit to be held virtually on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
This survey is part of an effort by Cornell Cooperative Extension to assess the pest management needs of the greater NYS urban agriculture community.