Soil Health Systems for Orchards in CA

 The utilization of soil health management systems is increasingly important for the agricultural industry, especially in California. However, even with an emphasis on soil health practices over the past decade, California still possesses low rates of implementation and adoption of cover cropping, compost application, and other soil beneficial practices. These on-farm trials will demonstrate that conservation practices implemented through the utilization of comprehensive soil heath management systems can aptly address these and a multitude of other issues. Several partners including American Farmland Trust, California Alliance for Family Farms, Project Apism, and other Regional Conservation Districts will make up a well-rounded team with the ability to assess the environmental, economic, and social factors in reference to the implementation and adoption of these conservation practices and comprehensive systems.