Farmers and researchers are working together to find strategies to reduce soil acidification and biochar might be a part of the solution. Read more at washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/06/a-burn…

How are agricultural researchers ensuring that their studies are relevant to the people who are actually growing the crops? Read all about it here: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/06/ground…

Adam Peterson joined the WSDA on June 1st to pioneer new projects for the Washington Soil Health Initiative. Read more about Adam and his plans here: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/06/introd…

WaSHI Soil Health Ambassador Casey Vetsch, shares her journey with using biochar in irrigated orchards in the Yakima Valley. Read and watch more: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/06/soil-h…

The Washington State Department of Agriculture Compost Reimbursement Program is back! Eligible commercial farmers can receive up to 50% reimbursement for compost, including transportation and labor. Read more: agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/new… Watch a short video: youtu.be/SdTN6iEYL18?si…

Join us in Mt. Vernon on August 7th for an exciting workshop about how to diversify your farm with small grains, legumes and pseudocereals. Go to vivafarms.org/events/ for more event details and to register for FREE! Washington Soil Health Initiative

With additional funds supercharging the Sustainable Farms and Fields program, 61 projects have been funded for the next year. Read more: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/06/sustai…

Since 2008, over 35k biochar studies have show varied conclusions on soil and crop responses, but most agree: it depends. Read more: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/08/biocha…

Grounded in producer feedback and science, the Washington STAR program has made big strides in the past year. Read more: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/07/reachi…

Two culprits leading to replant disease are fungi and oomycetes—two organisms with similar growth patterns. Here, Tracey Somera gives a visual and shares a surprising fact... More info: treefruit.wsu.edu/crop-protectio…

Join American Farmland Trust, Washington Water Trust, and King County partners for an interactive learning circle and farm tour at City Soil Farm in Renton! Get your questions answered about how recycled water can be used on small farms. Register here: farmland.salsalabs.org/renton2024/ind…

Tianna Dupont, co-leader of our Tree Fruit LTARE site, reveals the vibrant soil life that thrives under a blanket of grass mulch, visible even to the naked eye in the high carbon treatment. Learn more: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/wenatcheeltare/

See how different management practices affect water infiltration rates. At the Tree Fruit LTARE site, both rings were given 1 in. of water. Top: mulch additions treatment ~ 1 min Bottom: standard management ~ 10 min washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/wenatcheeltare/

The STAR tool takes a multifaceted approach to identify opportunities for both conservation and funding in a producer’s farm plan. Learn more in an upcoming webinar Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Locally produced biochar on the San Juan Islands can improve some soil health metrics and offer local solutions to waste management challenges. Read more: washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/2024/09/locall…

Farming and Ranching in Fire Country is an event for small to mid-sized producers interested in learning about building resilience to fire through management and community support on October 12th in Cheney, WA. Register here: farmland.salsalabs.org/spokane2024/in…

Join the WSU Puyallup Organic Farming and Nutrient Management program for a field day on October 3, 2024. Advanced registration is preferred. Learn more at washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/wsu-puya…