Project Type: Education Only
Funds awarded in 2020: $49,882.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2023
Grant Recipients:
Organic Farming Research Foundation; NCAT
Region: Southern
State: Virginia
Principal Investigator:
Brise Tencer
Organic Farming Research Foundation
Description:
Based on our Guidebook: Building Healthy Living Soils for Successful Organic Farming in the Southern Region, this self-directed course dives into the application of organic soil health principles through a series of practical modules with concepts and strategies, illustrated by innovative farmer stories. Course participants will also find resources for deeper dives into soil health topics, descriptions of the inherent properties of soil types commonly found in the South, and snapshots of the latest soil health research being conducted in the region. Healthy, living soils provide the foundation for successful and profitable organic farming and ranching. The goal of this new course is to help the region’s current and aspiring organic producers develop effective, site-specific soil health management strategies that support successful, resilient enterprises. Soil Health Strategies for the Southern Region builds on OFRF’s popular series of guidebooks and webinars focused on organic farming and soil health.
Type:
Course or Curriculum
This product is associated with the project "Organic Soil Health Education Online Course and Resources for the Southern SARE Region Farmers and Ranchers"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.