Make soil!
MakeSoil is a nonprofit online platform that matches ‘Soil Makers’ (people who compost)
with nearby ‘Soil Supporters’ (people who contribute scraps).
★ SOIL HEALTH = TRUE WEALTH ★
While we must work collectively towards a more equitable and beneficial food system, there are concrete steps you can do today to place soil health at the center of your business and gain greater financial stability.
How carbon-smart farming can feed us and fight climate change at the same time
Because of its massive potential to store carbon and foundational role in growing our food supply, soil makes farming a solution for both climate change and food security.
Rattan Lal Reinforcing Soil Health Principles For a Healthy Planet
Dr. Rattan Lal’s life’s work has helped focus attention on soils as both a source and a sink of carbon.
Planning for Soil Health
Learn about developing a simple conservation plan to meet the requirements of NMDA if awarded a Healthy Soil Program grant. Regardless of whether or not you applied for a grant, a conservation plan will be beneficial to you and you’re welcome to participate in this free workshop!
Investing in recovery and resilience of New Mexico’s food systems
A public bank can help our food economy expand and thrive. Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity explains how it works.
How to apply for the NM Healthy Soil Program
NM Dept. of Ag (NMDA) gives an overview of the new RFP –Deadline for farmers and ranchers to submit applications to Eligible Entities is August 31 at 5pm! Deadline for Eligible Entities to submit farmer and rancher applications, as well as their own, to NMDA is October 8 at 5pm.
Beyond the Impossible
Even in highly contentious settings there are ways forward, if we can acknowledge and respect our shared humanity. Read about the consensus process in this excerpt from The Reindeer Chronicles, a new book by award-winning science journalist Judith Schwartz.