Stroud Water Research Center
Skip the rototiller. Learn four soil-health principles, why worms matter, and steps to build water-wise, resilient home gardens.
New incentive program helps farmers reduce nitrogen pollution by leaning into soil health practices.
Polluted runoff is a threat to clean water. Learn how rain gardens can protect clean fresh water by reducing flooding and water use.
At ages 100 and 80, two retirees plant their first cover crop and build soil health in their retirement community garden.
Enhance your soils and local water quality by bringing the principles of regenerative agriculture to your home garden.
For the past two months, the soil life — worms, small insects, bacteria, fungi — has been chomping away at the 100% cotton underwear.
How does your garden grow? Anyone with a farm field, backyard garden, or lawn can find out by planting a pair of underwear!
Progress continues toward developing sustainable farming systems that can reduce chemical use, preserve and regenerate soils, and protect freshwater systems.
The Soil Health Benchmark study lets farmers assess the health of their soils and see it compares to the data of their peers.
Learn how non-operating agricultural landowners can plan and coordinate better with farm operators to enhance soil health, soil and water conservation, and crop productivity.