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Long-Term Recovery of Stream Health Following Watershed-Scale Implementation of Agricultural Restoration Practices

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Across six agricultural watersheds draining to the Chesapeake Bay, scientists are measuring changes in stream temperature, water chemistry, and aquatic macroinvertebrates in response to forested buffer restoration and better barnyard…

The Microbial Calendar: When Do Farmers See the Effects of Cover Cropping on Soil Functions, Crop Performance, and Microbial Communities?

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This project examines the timeline for changes in soil health after the application of cover crops. Funded by: U.S. Department of Agriculture Principal Investigators: Jinjun Kan and Diana Oviedo Vargas…

Temporal Dynamics of Biosolid-Derived PFAS in Agricultural Soils and Receiving Agro-Fluvial Ecosystems

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Scientists are studying PFAS transport and transformation at a Pennsylvania farm with a history of biosolid use to better understand the environmental fate of these contaminants and guide policies. Funded…

Agriculture Viromes in Farming Systems: Effects on Microbiome Assembly, Function, and Crop Production

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This research explores how viruses function within the microbiomes of agricultural soil and investigates their impact on soil health and crop productivity. Funded by: U.S. Department of Agriculture Principal Investigator:…

Biochar as a Nutrient Removal Tool on Farms

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Researchers are studying how well biochar works in engineered structures to remove excess nutrients from runoff on agricultural fields. Results will help determine to what degree, if any, biochar can…

Exploring the Link Between Soil and Human Health: Protein, Protein Quality, and the Nutraceutical Amino Acid Ergothioneine

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Ergothioneine, an amino acid that has scientifically proven benefits to human health, is exclusively biosynthesized by fungi and certain bacteria in soils. With coupled field testing and lab incubation experiments,…

Soil Microbes and Bean Nutrients in Organic and Conventional Systems

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Little is known regarding soil microbes and nutrition levels in vegetables under various farming practices. This project measures soil microbial community structure, extracellular enzyme activity, and nutrient density in green…

Focus on Lancaster County

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In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, watershed restoration projects spearheaded by the Stroud Center address water quality issues on about 1,400 acres of farmland in the Chesapeake Bay region each year. The…

Agricultural Best Management Practices and Buffers Featuring Brandywine-Christina, Chester County, and Middle Schuylkill Focus Areas

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A suite of watershed restoration projects are delivering results for improving water quality. With a network of partners, the Stroud Center’s watershed restoration team is providing technical assistance with planning,…

Forested Buffers for Farms in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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This project provides funding for five farms in Lancaster and Chester counties in Pennsylvania to install forested buffers and any needed infrastructure to protect streams from livestock. Funded by: Pa.…