Soil Health Institute

🌱 How does a farmer get started with soil health management practices? 🌱 Transitioning to soil health management can feel overwhelming—so where do farmers begin? This video 🎥 (https://lnkd.in/epDRNnqa) from the Soil Health Institute shares insights from someone who has made the shift. What is the biggest challenge or opportunity for farmers starting their soil health journey where you are? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #SoilHealth #RegenerativeAg #FarmingForTheFuture

Over 20 farmers and ag professionals gathered in Sylvester, Georgia, for a field day focused on soil health and profitability. Speakers covered key topics like crop insurance selection, marketing strategies, and the economic benefits of soil health practices. 🗝️Key takeaway: Managing your soil health isn’t just about improving yields — it’s a valuable risk management tool that can strengthen farm resilience and profitability. Highlights included: ➡️SHI Farmer Mentor Ricky Dollison sharing real-world experiences on implementing soil health practices in Georgia. ➡️SHI Soil Health Educator Jessica Kelton discussing soil health’s role in farm economics. ➡️Dr. Ford Ramsey (University of Georgia) breaking down crop insurance options and Farm Bill impacts. ➡️Tom Pinson (Staplcotn) sharing tips on marketing cotton in Georgia. ➡️Clay Stroud (Natural Resources Conservation Service) outlining conservation programs. ➡️Seth McCallister (University of Georgia Extension) emphasizing the value of cover crop residue. Thank you to all who joined us for this valuable discussion!

Wayne Honeycutt of Soil Health Institute delivers “Soil Health: Quantifying the Power of Regenerative Agriculture” in first general session at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Chicago #RASNA

Would a SOC content of 1.5% be considered good? How about a maximum water holding capacity of 7 cm in your surface soil? Well, it depends... Measurements without context lose their utility. Soil health benchmarking is an important effort that enables growers to understand the health of their soils in relation to their region, so they can pursue realistic and achievable goal-setting.

Matt Damon. Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein. Dr. Wayne Honeycutt. They all shared their perspectives at Economist Impact's recent Sustainability Week summit in London, where SHI’s President and CEO joined the fireside chat “Soil Health, Soil Wealth” with Commonland Founder Willem Ferwerda and Soil Association Exchange Chief Executive Joseph Gridley. During the discussion, moderated by Economist Impact Policy and Insights Principal Pratima Singh, Dr. Honeycutt explained the benefits of soil health practices, how to increase their adoption, and how to measure success.

Unlocking Soil’s Power: How Innovation is Scaling Soil Carbon as a High Integrity Climate Solution 🌱🌍 Join us Tuesday, 3/25 at 4pm PT at North American Carbon World #NACW for a workshop co-hosted by Indigo Ag and Microsoft. Panelists include: Chris Tolles – Yard Stick PBC  Ryan Pape – Indigo Ag Jessica Hinojosa – Microsoft Cristine Morgan, Jason Ackerson – Soil Health Institute Together, we'll explore the latest innovations in soil carbon measurement and MRV to ensure accuracy, integrity, and scalable climate impact. Let’s dig in—see you in Los Angeles! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gk5CnXcG

What are soil health benchmarks? At the recent Focus on Ag tour in North Carolina, Research Soil Scientist Dr. Cara Mathers explained how SHI’s benchmarking approach shows what’s achievable for a region’s soil health when growers adjust their management practices. She also walked the group of 40 ag consultants from 16 states through a soil health report for a North Carolina farmer. Other highlights of the March event, hosted by the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants and the North Carolina Agricultural Consultants Association, included: ✅ Soil Health Educator Emily Ball leading an interactive demo of the free Slakes app, comparing North Carolina soils under different management practices. ✅ Soil Health Educator Jessica Kelton highlighting partial budget findings, showing the economic impact of soil health practices in the region. Thank you to NAICC - National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants and all who engaged in these valuable conversations!

Did you know that SHI's U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund has knowledgeable Farmer Mentors available to consult with – for free? Farmer Mentors in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Oklahoma can explain: 🌱 How they’ve successfully implemented conservation practices to improve soil health in their operations 🌱 The challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve overcome barriers when adopting soil health management systems We’d like to introduce Lars Ely, who manages his family farm in Mississippi, where they have maintained and created bird habitat for decades. Originally a cotton and cattle operation, the farm has been converted into a 100% no-till row crop farm. Connect with our Farmer Mentors here: https://lnkd.in/eR8NmgxD

Had a blast last month with Cristine Morgan at the McCain Foods #TasteGoodFeelGood event in #NYC! Shoutout to Rachel Brosnahan (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) for helping with the rainfall simulator demonstration showcasing the impact of #regenerative farming practices on #SoilHealth and the environment. So excited for what McCain is doing with #RegenFries; such a privilege to be supporting their efforts on planet-friendly food. Soil Health Institute

As we conclude Day 1 of #ARPAE25, special thanks to the speakers and exhibitors who are paving the way for groundbreaking technological progress: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Constellation, Chevron Technology Ventures, Creative Ventures, Soil Health Institute, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Honeywell, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, GE Vernova, University of Maryland and many more. Follow #ARPAE25 for updates and be sure to tag ARPA-E if you are in attendance! Stay tuned for more. https://lnkd.in/e8SRn58Q.