Emily Ball

Soil Health Educator |Soil Health Institute

2026 Abstract - GETTING STARTED WITH SOIL HEALTH: TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS: Adopting soil health management practices can feel overwhelming, but practical tools and trusted resources can make the journey more approachable. This talk will highlight decision-support materials from the Soil Health Institute, the value of experienced growers and mentor networks, emerging opportunities to use artificial intelligence (AI) to access information more efficiently, and real examples of growers successfully implementing soil health practices on their operations.