BY THERESA DAVIS / ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL September 18th, 2019 Casey Holland and Ian Colburn love digging in the dirt, even in the middle of the Albuquerque area. The pair manage Chispas Farm, a 4-acre operation in Bernalillo County’s South Valley. Chickens … Continued
100% agreement to do the right thing, measured by behavior, not words. The NM Healthy Soil Working Group is committed to operate in a bipartisan and consensus-oriented way. In partnership, we aim to achieve rapid adoption of healthy soil principles … Continued
1. Keep soil covered In nature, bare soil is an anomaly. Cover is critical to protect soil from wind and water erosion, provide food and habitat for macro- and microorganisms, buffer soil temperature, cut down on evaporation and make the … Continued
Soil health tests often include a variety of new and diverse soil measurements. They can help you understand whether you have the microbial activity to supply nutrients to plants…
June 25, 2019 Testimony of Mr. Ian Cunningham Secretary-Treasurer, National Association of Conservation Districts House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Managing for Soil Health: Securing the Conservation and Economic Benefits of Healthy Soils Good morning, Chairwoman Spanberger, Ranking Member … Continued
New Mexico’s Healthy Soil Act is based on five soil health principles: keeping the soil covered; minimizing external inputs and minimizing soil disturbance on cropland; maximizing biodiversity; maintaining a living root; and integrating animals into land management. Here are some … Continued