Incentive programs doubled cover crop use by farmers

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.

Rebranding Announcement: New York Soil Health Trailer

The New York Soil Health initiative is pleased to announce the rebranding of the Soil Health Trailer, a dynamic educational tool designed to promote sustainable soil management practices. Developed initially by Fay Benson of Cornell Cooperative Extension, the trailer...