Building Soil Health and Climate Resilience with No-till Practices
Simple Gifts Farm 1089 North Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, United StatesIn 2023, the Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) launched the Healthy Soils Program, which provides farmers with resources to encourage and facilitate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, with the goal of building soil health and mitigating issues caused by conventional practices. As part of the Healthy Soils Program, HHCD offers equipment rentals, no-till mentorships, soil analysis, and educational outreach.