Purpose We invite you to participate in a research study on the impact of compost use practices on small and medium-sized Indiana vegetable farms. Your responses will help us understand the effects of compost on soil health and nutrient management. Benefits Your input will help us develop educational resources and programs to support Indiana Farmers…
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Dear conservation leaders, growers, and supporters: Indiana’s statewide Urban Soil Health (USH) program, launched in 2021 with support from federal and state funding, will wind down its operations over the next 90 days and transition to a modified effort focused on support for District-led farmer education and training. The USH Program will be maintained via…
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How often do you find yourself thinking about soil? Admittedly, I think about soil more than most.
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DIG IN and GET THE DIRT about soil health on small farms! What a fantastic day we had at the Get the Dirt 2024 event!
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In a delightful display of community collaboration, Urban Soil Health (USH) hosted a modern-day version of an old-fashioned barn raising at the home of Russ and Lois Mann in Rochester, IN.
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Let’s grab our shovels and explore the often unsung hero in our farming and gardening adventures: soil.
Read MoreBeneath our feet, lies a whole ecosystem that often goes unnoticed – the soil. While some may think of it as just dirt, this unsung hero is vital to our food, fiber, and fuel systems.
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