• Keeping soil in place by reducing disturbance where possible

• Maintaining or improving soil quality parameters such as; organic matter, bulk density, soil structure, and microbiota

• Managing and protecting water supplies

• Cropping systems that contribute to improving soil health incrementally year after year

• Applying inputs only as needed and when looking for new solutions

• Healthy soils sequester carbon, impact the quality of our air and water, mitigate the effects of flooding and drought, as well as contribute to a more resilient food system. 

Soil Health Indicators

• Using indicators to gather data on your soil can help to contribute to better yield forecasting and identify areas of concern or success. 

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