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Sep 132 min read
New Video Highlights the Role of Cover Crops in Managing Drought and Increasing Farm Profitability
Central Virginia — As Virginia farmers face growing challenges from unpredictable weather patterns and increased drought conditions,...
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Order your soil health swag and support SWCDs today!
The first principle of soil health is to keep it covered because good things happen under the covers! Check out these new shirts from our...
May 9, 20232 min read
Join Us for Summer 2023 Soil Health Show & Tell Farm Visits!
Are you an agricultural service provider or conservation professional? Do you want to learn more from some of the most innovative...
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Farmer-to-Farmer Mentor Program In Action
Through the Virginia Farmer Mentoring Program, experienced farmers work with other farmers to increase implementation of practices that...
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Request for Proposals for Farmer-Led Innovations in Cover Cropping
Sustainable Chesapeake is pleased to announce the release of a request for proposals for innovative approaches to getting more cover...
Nov 16, 20223 min read
New Report Outlines Holistic Vision for Regenerative Agriculture in Virginia
Press release by Brooks Lamb, Land Protection and Access Specialist, American Farmland Trust Washington, D.C.) A new report from American...
Aug 31, 20222 min read
New Video Series: Purposeful Cover Crops
Sustainable Chesapeake and Virginia Soil Health Coalition Partners are pleased to announce the release of four videos focused on how...
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Coalition Partner Receives Award from American Forage and Grassland Council
Robert Shoemaker is a member of the Steering Committee of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition. Congratulations, Robert! Robert Shoemaker,...
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Coalition partner, Common Grain Alliance, receives USDA Grant to Strength Mid-Atlantic Grain Economy
Common Grain Alliance (CGA), a partner of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition, has been awarded a USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program...
Jun 22, 20213 min read
Eric Bendfeldt: Soil, A Dime, and a Big Red Truck
The following piece was written and shared by Eric Bendfeldt. Eric is a Community Viability Specialist with Virginia Cooperative...
Jun 14, 20217 min read
Becky Szarzynski: Promoting soil health on the farm and across the state
Becky Szarzynski returned to her family cattle operation in Rockbridge County at the age of 19 committed to helping transition the farm...