Agriculture itself is sometimes referred to as “disturbance ecology,” because to grow most of our food and fiber crops, we need to alter the natural soil environment through disturbance of some sort. Learn more about the second soil health principle from Mark Kopecky, NM State Agronomist.
Join NM State Agronomist Mark Kopecky in learning about the amazing interactions between roots that are actually growing and soil organisms!
We know that there are more living organisms in a single spoonful of soil than there are people on earth, and we’re learning more all the time about how important these organisms are in maintaining a healthy soil.
Grazing results in ecological benefits beyond what’s possible without livestock, and it’s also an important economic component to soil health systems for all ranchers and many farmers.
Watch siblings Alex (12), Adrian (12) and Athena (10) explain the connection between healthy soil and climate change mitigation!
Join a young botanical artist in spreading the word about the importance of soil and regenerative agriculture, while supporting local farms!
Diversification has benefits for agricultural production and ecosystem services both above and below ground, but diversification of soil organisms is seldom recognized.
Dr. Rattan Lal’s life’s work has helped focus attention on soils as both a source and a sink of carbon.
As New Mexico is moving into a record-setting heat wave, the cooling effect of living plants becomes ever more evident. Learn how it works and why it’s important to keep a green cover!
Gardeners, farmers, and ranchers around the world are using these principles to grow nutrient-rich, deep topsoil with healthy watersheds. Excerpted from Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown.