A variety of organizations have developed programs that allow producers to learn more about taking care of their soil
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Jay Watson understands that farmers listen to other farmers. So, if food companies and agri-food corporations want producers to try new practices and shift toward regenerative agriculture, it will require peer to peer education. “Without that, we’re going to have a hard time reaching scale,” said Watson, while on stage at the […] Read moreTag Archives soil health — page 4
Myths, misinformation abound around regenerative ag
WINNIPEG — Regenerative agriculture, like many other topics, gets caught up in the exaggerations, myths and untruths that dominate social media and the worldwide web. It’s easy find examples of questionable claims on the internet, like this one: “Regenerative agriculture can improve the profitability of farms by more than 50 per cent.” (Source: sustainablebiz.ca) If […] Read more
Vague definitions may weaken brand
BRANDON – On his farm in North Dakota, Paul Overby plants cover crops, minimizes tillage and has eight different crops in his rotation. He is fully committed to improving his soil health and the long-term sustainability of his business. Other producers follow their own path, but Overby worries that thousands are casually using the word […] Read more
Producers take many paths to regenerative ag
Motivations for following regenerative agriculture practices vary from producing quality food to ecological stewardship
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum across the Prairies, but it’s far from a one-size-fits-all approach. Still, the diverse practices share a common thread — a commitment to leaving the land, and the world, healthier for future generations. Regenerative agriculture has become somewhat of a buzzword but can be broken down to mean farming practices that […] Read more
Soil health training for Prairie agronomists
Trusted Advisor Partnership program comes north with its first Canadian cohort starting in January, 2025
Glacier FarmMedia – A program designed to provide agronomists with practical soil health knowledge — and a peer sharing network on the subject — will soon be establishing roots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Canadian Prairies Trusted Advisor Partnership (TAP) plans to launch its first cohort of about 15 agronomists in January 2025. It will […] Read more
Initiative improves soil health on farmers’ terms
The program from Assiniboine College in Brandon is designed to provide producers with the tools to pick their own path
Glacier FarmMedia – A Brandon-based initiative to promote soil health practices among farmers in Western Canada is gaining traction as it enters its second year. The Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment at Assiniboine College has partnered with key organizations to establish a network of resources aimed at advancing sustainable soil management practices in […] Read more
Farmers encouraged to keep Senate soil study prominent
Senator Rob Black says committee will seek more details on government’s response to Critical Ground in the new year
REGINA — The senator who led the Canadian soils study says farmers have to hold the government’s feet to the fire if they want the recommendations implemented. Rob Black told a recent Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan meeting that the Senate’s agriculture committee was “less than happy” with some of the government’s response, which offered […] Read more
More than just dirt: soil takes proper spotlight
There was a time when farmers and others in the agriculture industry didn’t give soil much thought. It was often taken for granted, even though the food we produce is literally grown in the ground beneath our feet. Many who have reported on agriculture over the decades can remember when talking about farming meant talking […] Read more
VIDEO: World Soil Day celebrates critical resource
This year's theme highlights the need to measure and monitor for sustainable management
Glacier FarmMedia – December 5 marks World Soil Day, a day set aside by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to celebrate this critical resource and raise awareness of the challenges of protecting it. This year’s theme, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” underscores the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding […] Read more
Upcoming conference to discuss soil, grazing
Using a full systems approach is helpful to pasture management because it looks at the environment and economics
This year’s Western Canadian Conference on Soil Health and Grazing takes place Dec. 10-12 in Edmonton. It’s theme: A path to resilience, healthy soil, plants, economics and people. As of late October, conference registration was 80 per cent sold. “We’ve seen a transition over the years. It’s partly like an evolution, I guess, through the […] Read more
