Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program Case Studies
Hear from a variety of farmers around Minnesota about their operations, including what kind of soil health practices they have implemented and what motivated them to get Ag Water Quality Certified. Download the PDF
Read MoreSoil Health Test Kit
If you would like to get better acquainted with your soil you can do some simple tests at home to gain insight into soil structure and biological properties. See the Soil Health Toolkit for directions on how to do 4 soil health tests and then use the Soil Health Report Card to record the data…
Read MoreLa Vie en Rows, Phase 3: “Increase Crop Diversity”
Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests. Download the PDF
Read MoreLa Vie en Rows, Phase 2: “Minimize Soil Disturbance”
Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests. Download the PDF
Read MoreLa Vie en Rows, Phase 1: “Keep the Soil Covered”
Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests. Download the PDF
Read MoreSoil Health Report Card
Part of the Soil Health Test Kit Download the PDF
Read MoreSoil Health Test Kit Directions
If you would like to get better acquainted with your soil you can do some simple tests at home to gain insight into soil structure and biological properties. Download the PDF
Read MoreSoil Health Techniques for Small-Scale Producers
Smaller acreage producers have different needs and circumstances, but with the help of some accessible tools can incorporate the fundamentals of soil health into their farming activities. Download the PDF
Read MoreSoil Health for Fruit & Vegetable Growers
SFA has produced a newly updated (2021) edition of “Soil Health Tools and Techniques for Fruit and Vegetable Growers,” that is meant to assist fruit and vegetable growers of all sizes, from community gardens to larger acreages selling commercially. This document was produced with support from Lakewinds Food Co-op. Download the PDF
Read MoreQuick Cover Crops Guide
Considering planting some cover crops? This chart helps you identify your needs in the context of the land you’re working with, and the cover crops that may best help you meet your goals. Download the PDF
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