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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.
Read stories from farmers and landowners who partner with NRCS Wisconsin to increase their soil health. Below are a few highlighted stories. View all stories.
Cultivating Plum Pride Holsteins' Future: Host of Conservation Practices Regenerates Dairy Read more(3.2 MB pdf) Highlighting GLRI, EQIP, CSP, Grazing
The Proof is in the Soil: Fox Demo Farm Thrives Through Use of Cover Crops and No-Till Read more(3.3MB pdf) Highlighting Conservation Planning, Technical Assistance, GLRI, Demo Farms
Conservation Collaboration: Glacierland RC&D Partners to Implement Farm Bill Programs Read more(2.8 MB pdf) Highlighting Partnerships, EQIP, CSP, Soil Health
Pioneers of No-Till: Farmer Fosters Land Stewardship Ethic Read more(4.8 MB pdf) Featuring Conservation Planning, EQIP, CSP and No-Till
Farming Regeneratively to Leave a Legacy: Doudlah Farms Uses Cover Crops to Armor Their Organic Soil Read more(1 MB pdf) Highlighting Organic Farming, EQIP, Cover Crops, and CSP
Perseverance Pays Off: Harpers Diversify to Keep Farm Thriving Read more(1 MB pdf) Highlighting Conservation Planning, EQIP, Dairy, Cover Crops, Honey Bees and Managed Grazing
Farming on the Cutting Edge: Demonstration Farm Incorporates Sustainable Agriculture Technology Read more(2 MB pdf) Highlighting GLRI Demo Farms, EQIP, Cover Crops, Water Quality Monitoring
Soil Health Across the Nation
A growing number of America’s farmers are using soil health management systems to improve the health and function of their soil—and we’re working hand-in-hand with these producers through our technical and financial assistance programs and services to help ensure their success. Click hereto use the interactive map and find out what’s happening in any state regarding soil health and learn more about some of the farmers who are unlocking the secrets in the soil.
There are a lot of interesting facts about healthy soil. Check out these informative graphics to unlock some of the secrets in healthy soil. Newspaper, magazine and newsletter editors are encouraged to download and publish these graphics (royalty-free) to help their readers discover some of the interesting facts at our feet.
Cultivating Plum Pride Holsteins' Future: Host of Conservation Practices Regenerates Dairy
Leaving a Conservation Legacy: Fifth Generation Farmers Revitalize Dairy Operation
The Proof is in the Soil: Fox Demo Farm Thrives Through Use of Cover Crops and No-Till
Conservation Collaboration: Glacierland RC&D Partners to Implement Farm Bill Programs
Pioneers of No-Till: Farmer Fosters Land Stewardship Ethic
Farming Regeneratively to Leave a Legacy: Doudlah Farms Uses Cover Crops to Armor Their Organic Soil
Perseverance Pays Off: Harpers Diversify to Keep Farm Thriving
Farming on the Cutting Edge: Demonstration Farm Incorporates Sustainable Agriculture Technology
When we use tillage the soil ecosystem is disturbed on a massive scale. Purdue’s Dr. Eileen Kladivko contrasted natural ecosystems with tilled systems and what we stand to lose when soils are tilled. 
There are a lot of interesting facts about healthy soil. Check out these