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NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 1 - Intro to Soil Health (1/2)

February 24^th, 2022 12:00 AM

Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 5 - Ecological Management (2/2)

February 24^th, 2022 12:00 AM

Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 3 - Soil Health Principles

February 24^th, 2022 12:00 AM

Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 1 - Intro to Soil Health (2/2)

August 11^th, 2020 12:00 AM

Video from virtual course of Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2020.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 2 - Soil Biology (1/2)

July 19^th, 2020 12:00 AM

Soils are more than just dirt—they are dynamic, living ecosystems teeming with life. In this engaging and informative module, we explore the biological complexity beneath the soil surface and its profound role in supporting plant growth, ecosystem resiliency, and sustainable agriculture. This webinar...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 6 - Cover Crop Management Southeast v2.3

June 23^rd, 2020 12:00 AM

Join Nathan Lowder from the NRCS Soil Health Division for a practical and in-depth webinar focused on how cover crops can be used to address common resource concerns and enhance soil health across the Southeast. This session breaks down the many agronomic and environmental benefits of cover crops, from...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 7 - Grazing Cropland and Grassland (1/2)

June 23^rd, 2020 12:00 AM

Join Justin Morris, Regional Soil Health Specialist with the NRCS, for an in-depth exploration of the benefits and challenges of grazing cropland and permanent grasslands. This engaging webinar breaks down the principles of adaptive grazing management and highlights how thoughtful grazing strategies...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 5 - Ecological Management (1/2)

June 19^th, 2020 12:00 AM

Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 9 - Social and Economic Considerations (1/2)

June 16^th, 2020 12:00 AM

Describe common challenges to SHMS adoption and transition. Learn some economic topics of discussion so you can sit down with a farmer and talk about the economic effects of a SHMS.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 4 - Resource Concerns and Indicators

June 16^th, 2020 12:00 AM

Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 3 - Soil Health Planning Principles

June 16^th, 2020 12:00 AM

List and explain soil health principles, explain how conservation practices address soil health principles, and identify core soil health practices in regions.

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 8 - Strategizing and Implementing a Soil Health Management System

June 16^th, 2020 12:00 AM

Join NRCS Soil Health Specialist Marlon Winger and Barry Fisher for an insightful webinar on how to design and apply practical, effective soil health management systems. Drawing from decades of agronomic experience across the Intermountain West, Winger outlines core soil health principles and explores...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 5 - Resource Concerns and Indicators

April 7^th, 2020 12:00 AM

Join Barry Fisher for an in-depth session on integrating soil health principles into effective management systems tailored for conservation planners, farmers, and ag professionals. Part of a continuing education series on soil health, this webinar focuses on developing and implementing systems that...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Module 6 - Cover Crop Management Northwest

April 2^nd, 2020 12:00 AM

Cover crops aren’t just a soil health trend—they’re a management tool with real impact. In this webinar, Marlon Winger of the NRCS Soil Health Division shares tested strategies for using cover crops to address common resource concerns across the Intermountain West. Learn how to match cover crop...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Sustainable Farming in Extreme Conditions (Stiefvater 2/3)

July 9^th, 2019 12:00 AM

Even if a farmer does everything right, Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate. When we farm conventionally, these extreme weather conditions can often lead to a complete crop failure. But when we incorporate soil health principles, we start to conserve available nutrients and water and protect our...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Why Make a Change to Soil Health (Stiefvater 1/3)

June 17^th, 2019 12:00 AM

Kurt Stiefvater has been farming in Salem, South Dakota for 35 years. He's been declared a leader and visionary by the Farm Credit Services of America who included him in their 100 Fresh Perspectives in Agriculture. We sat down with Kurt and his wife Kathy to hear their story, how they manage their...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

Extended Roations, Cover Crops, & a Change in Perspective (Dagel 4/4)

May 9^th, 2019 12:00 AM

"We've sparked a lot of curiosity. People are interested in what we're doing [and] when I'm working with land owners I just tell them what they're gaining for their land. It's going to be in a better condition based on extended rotations and cover crops." Check out the final video in our four-part series...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

15 Trillion Laborers with Dr. Mike Lehman - Community (3/3)

May 8^th, 2018 12:00 AM

We met with Research Microbiologist Dr. Mike Lehman (ARS) on the research station in Brookings South Dakota. Dr. Lehman isn’t just a well-respected scientist, it turns out that he’s also a great communicator. In this and the next two videos, Dr. Lehman takes a shovel full of soil and talks about...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

15 Trillion Laborers (Microbes) with Dr. Lehman - Division of Labor (2/3)

April 24^th, 2018 12:00 AM

"We met with Research Microbiologist Dr. Mike Lehman (ARS) on the research station in Brookings South Dakota. Dr. Lehman isn’t just a well-respected scientist, it turns out that he’s also a great communicator. In this and the next two videos, Dr. Lehman Mike takes a shovelful of soil and talks...

Soil Health

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil

15 Trillion Laborers (Microbes) with Dr. Lehman - Intro (1/3)

April 10^th, 2018 12:00 AM

Soil Health

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