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Slake test demonstration at soil health field day.

Michigan Soil Health

The resources on this soil health web page are designed to help visitors understand the basics and benefits of soil health—and to learn about Soil Health Management Systems from farmers who are using those systems.

Soil is a living and life-giving substance, without which we would perish.

As world population and food production demands rise, keeping our soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. So much so that we believe improving the health of our Nation’s soil is one of the most important conservation endeavors of our time.

The resources on this soil health section of our site are designed to help visitors understand the basics and benefits of soil health—and to learn about Soil Health Management Systems from farmers who are using those systems.

Soil Health Links

Healthy Soils Produce Healthy Crops (USDA SARE)
Cover Crop Innovators Video Series - Henry Miller, Centreville, Mich.  (USDA SARE)
Michigan Cover Crops - Michigan State University
Tillage Practices Have a Direct Correlation to Soil Health - Michigan State University Extension
Soil Health and Soil Quality - Michigan State University Extension
Midwest Cover Crops Council