Farmers for Soil Health

Tune in to “The Grow Down on Soil Health” podcast, where we dig into what soil health looks like and how it delivers! Episodes are available on Spotify and anywhere you get your podcasts! bit.ly/4cJHEig

Peter Anthony, a Minnesota farmer, has been using cover crops on his family’s farm since 2001. In this interview with @SoybeanScience1, he discusses the benefits he’s seen since implementing cover crops, such as improved water infiltration. Learn more: bit.ly/48BzcPA

Maximize the benefits of cover crops when you enroll in Farmers for Soil Health. From financial assistance to local technical advisors, we’re here to help. Enroll your acres today: FarmersforSoilHealth.com/enrollment/

Check out our latest episode featuring Wayne Honeycutt, Ph.D., the founding president and CEO of the Soil Health Institute (SHI). He details how the work of nonprofits like SHI benefits farmers by making trusted resources freely available to all. 🎧 bit.ly/4um5A1w

We had the chance to catch up with Chris Braddy, an FSH enrollee and farmer based in Scotland Neck, N.C., who has been using cover crops for the past 15 years. Learn about the species he’s tried, his experiments, and his experience working with his TA. 💻 bit.ly/4v1Ez3H

Hear from Marc Hasenick, a Michigan farmer, and Michigan State Extension Cropping Systems Specialist, Manni Singh, as they discuss what Marc has learned on his journey implementing cover crops on his farm. 💻 bit.ly/47Ez8OU @SoybeanScience1

You’ve tended the land and sown the seeds, now it’s time to reap the benefits of cover crops! Enroll in Farmers for Soil Health today and gain access to financial assistance and technical support for every step of your conservation journey. Enroll: FarmersforSoilHealth.com/enrollment/

Today’s episode features John Fulton, Ph.D., a professor @OhioState. 🎧 He’s here not only to share his research findings but also to discuss how research can empower farmers when making decisions on their operations. Give it a listen! 🚜 bit.ly/4cZhU1K

Get ready to take “soil health” from buzzword to reality with each episode of our podcast, “The Grow Down on Soil Health.” Listen on Spotify! bit.ly/4cJHEig

Learn from fellow farmers and experts in this webinar, hosted by our partners at @ctic_tweet, as they share their tips for managing and terminating cover crops in the upper Midwest amid variable spring weather conditions. Watch today: bit.ly/4m3ZuzM

Great news: 2026 Enrollment is OPEN! 🎉 Whether you're just getting started with cover crops or looking to increase those acres, enrolling in Farmers for Soil Health is a great step toward success. Enroll today: FarmersforSoilHealth.com/enrollment/

Duncan Malloy, a North Carolina farmer who’s been in the business since the 70s, knows one thing for sure: No two farming seasons are the same. Hear some of the tips he’s picked up over the years when it comes to his cover crop practices. 🌱 ⏯️ bit.ly/3OoGIGu

Cowpeas, sometimes called southern or black-eyed peas, are a summer annual. These plants are nitrogen-fixing legumes that can suppress weeds, build soil and prevent erosion. Cowpeas can also double as forage, adding another benefit to the list.

Don’t forget: Farmers for Soil Health 2026 enrollment opens May 1. Earn $35 per acre, per year, with flexible annual contracts. Technical advisors are ready to help with enrollment and support practices on your operation. Learn more: FarmersforSoilHealth.com/support/techni…

Enrolling in the Farmers for Soil Health program gives you access to technical advisors for local, on-the-ground support to help you evaluate conservation efforts and plan for the next season. Visit our website to find your technical advisor: FarmersforSoilHealth.com/support/techni…

Happy Earth Day! All farming starts in the soil, and we’re celebrating the countless farmers who incorporate cover crops and other sustainable farming practices into their operations, with the goal of leaving the land better than they found it.

Tune in to the latest episode to hear farmer, rancher and 2025 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Michael Thompson, discuss his experience transitioning from conventional to regenerative practices, including bringing livestock back to the farm. 🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4mEQwt5

Mark your calendars. Farmers for Soil Health 2026 enrollment opens May 1! Earn $35 per acre, per year, with renewable annual contracts. Connect with your state technical advisor to learn more and get ready to enroll: FarmersforSoilHealth.com/support/techni…

Get some fresh ideas on how to set up your equipment to plant soybeans after cover crops from this conversation between North Carolina farmer Jimmy Howard and North Carolina Extension Specialist Jenny Carleo, captured by @SoybeanScience1. 📱 bit.ly/3OfIxFM

Drone seeding is a cutting-edge agricultural practice that many farmers use to seed their cover crops. Implementing this practice can deliver benefits such as labor savings, reduced compaction and improved seeding timing. Learn more: bit.ly/4nNAGfi