NRCS Soil Health Initiative

The NRCS Soil Health Initiative promotes farming practices that improve soil quality, resilience, and productivity. It encourages techniques like reduced tillage, cover cropping, crop rotation, and organic matter addition to enhance soil structure, increase nutrient availability, and support beneficial microorganisms. Healthier soils lead to improved water retention, reduced erosion, and increased crop yields, while also benefiting the environment by reducing the need for chemical inputs and capturing carbon. The initiative aims to help farmers adopt sustainable methods that ensure long-term land productivity and ecological balance.