As beneath the ground so above: soil health and bee habitat
Create robust and self-sustaining pollinator habitat while applying the Healthy Soil Principles.
Working with the Ecosystem rather than Against it
At Barnhouse Farms in Melrose, the NM Healthy Soil Program supports increased sustainability and profitability for our agricultural community.
New Beginnings: Bale Grazing to improve Soil Health
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.
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.
Soil Care is Climate Repair
Watch siblings Alex (12), Adrian (12) and Athena (10) explain the connection between healthy soil and climate change mitigation!
Seeding Our Future
Join a young botanical artist in spreading the word about the importance of soil and regenerative agriculture, while supporting local farms!
Diversified agriculture benefits ecosystems and maintains yields
Diversification has benefits for agricultural production and ecosystem services both above and below ground, but diversification of soil organisms is seldom recognized.
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.
Soil Health Principles
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