Three More NY Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days
The 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days series continues with three more events on August 24, August 31, and September 12.
Time to Begin: Plant Cereal Rye Now for Rolled Cover Crop Organic No-Till Soybean Production System
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.
Organic Weed Control on a 2,000 Grain Farm in New York
SARE Outreach welcomes Klaas Martens, organic grain and legume farmer, in a discussion on organic weed management
New York Soil Health Summit Yields Promising Results and Policy Considerations
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.
Three Finalists Selected For New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award
Annual Award Recognizes a New York Farm and its Nominating Soil and Water Conservation District for Dedication to Protecting the Environment
Come out to a Soil Health Field Day at Rodman Lott & Son Farms
Join us on July 13th at Rodman Lott & Son Farms for an exciting Soil Health Field Day! Learn from expert speakers, explore cover crop plots and soil health demos. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your farming practices!
Orchard Soil Health Notes from Lake Ontario Fruit Program
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!
New York’s 2023 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day Series Announced
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.
Register NOW for IBI Biochar Field Days
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 Grants Boost Climate Resilience and Sustainable Farming
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.