Soil health: simultaneously progressive and traditional
The Vigil y Romo acequia and the Taos Land Trust have been working collaboratively on healthy soils projects over the past 3 years.
The Vigil y Romo acequia and the Taos Land Trust have been working collaboratively on healthy soils projects over the past 3 years.
At Barnhouse Farms in Melrose, the NM Healthy Soil Program supports increased sustainability and profitability for our agricultural community.
Healthy Soil Program grant funding allowed Ian Colburn of solarpunk farm to give cover crops a try and not be afraid to make mistakes.
Rocket Punch Farm in Belen uses no-till sheet mulching and ecological pest control methods modeled after the urban farms, community gardens, and school gardens in Washington, DC.
New Mexico farmer Mark LeClaire talks about the urgent need for our community to invest in forward-looking projects that regenerate both the soil and the cultural aspects of agriculture.
Beginning farmer Mira Merritt shares her family’s experience with the Healthy Soil Program and their success in using ground cover and livestock to improve the health of the soil.