Emily Ball

Soil Health Educator with U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund|Soil Health Institute

2024 Abstract - SOIL HEALTH: LESSONS LEARNED IN THE FIELD: A regional educational partnership was developed to encourage the adoption of soil health management systems on cotton acres throughout 9 states in the cotton belt. Working with local technical specialists, farmer mentors, and soil health educators, growers are provided locally relevant technical assistance, specific economic benefits of adoption, and guidance from experienced producers to ensure long-term success when adopting soil health management systems. Locally relevant benchmarks are also used to assess soil health by comparing indicators of soil health across different management systems.