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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…

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Surface water quality impacts from organic versus conventional agricultural systems

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Bier, R., M. Daniels, D. Oviedo-Vargas, M. Peipoch, E. Kelsick, and J. Kan. 2026. Journal of Environmental Quality 55(4): e70208.

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.…

“Healthy Soils, Healthy Streams” Training and Technical Assistance

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This collection of projects includes training, planning, and technology conversion assistance to farmers as they prioritize soil health thereby protecting water on their lands. Training sessions by the Pa. No-Till…

Lancaster County Clean Water Community Action Partnership

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This project provides funding for implementing streamside forests, streambank fencing, stabilized livestock crossings, and watering systems in Lancaster County, Pa., as part of the countywide restoration strategy. Funded by: Funded…

Stroud Center/Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Forested Buffer Collaborative

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This project installs nearly 80 acres of streamside forests and demonstrates the income potential of those that grow fruits, nuts, and salable horticultural materials. (Project details may change over the…

Support for a Coalition on Soil Health in Pennsylvania

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This project establishes the Pennsylvania Soil Health Coalition to improve communication and coordination among numerous organizations involved with soil health education, implementation, and research. Coalition member organizations will conduct educational…