New report examines socio-economic benefits of soil health for New Mexico farms and ranches
Report charts millennia old traditions and new strategies, analyses soil health benefits and samples on-farm measurements used to track progress.
Regenerative Agriculture –a vital Opportunity for New Mexico
Diversify and revitalize rural economies with multiple co-benefits for ecological, human and planetary health.
Soil Health Principles
Adapted from farmer Gabe Brown and a series of articles on the 5 soil health principles by Jay Fuhrer, NRCS Soil Health Specialist. Coming more from a farming perspective, these concepts apply similarly to rangelands. 1. Keep soil covered In … Continued
Nature’s Soil Regenerator
Find out what small, spiky creature restores landscapes through ecosystem engineering!
Below the Surface –Art about Soil Ecology
New Mexico artist Kelly Eckel sees soil as an under-appreciated ecosystem. Her intricate Photopolymer etchings of soil creatures, plants and fungi are bound to change that.
Join the New Mexico Cover Crop Seed Collective!
Are you interested in growing out cover crops for seed? Whether you are new to seed saving or an experienced grower, have just a little bit of space or a lot –everyone is welcome to the inaugural meeting of the … Continued
Soil health can provide solutions to climate change –but farmers need the resources to implement it.
Help garner federal support for soil health.
STEWARDSHIP
In order to meet the demands of living in a climate-changed world we must reconnect to it deeply. We can start by honoring our soils.
Biochar… a win/win/win opportunity?
Consider these easy methods to make biochar from tree slash –for the benefit of soil health, climate and community!