Written by Megan Ayers, Images by Elli Blaine It’s cold and dark and there’s snow on the ground. My headlamp makes a luminous circle on the blanket of snow before me, and I pick my way carefully in heavy boots, breath pluming, with a five-gallon bucket of water sloshing in each gloved hand. I’ve come…
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EQIP Roadmap: EQIP Explained for Small Scale Farmers. NRCS’ Small Farm Conservationist Cara Bergschneider and the Indiana Small Farm Conservation team share about the nuts and bolts of what EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) is, when and how to apply, common small scale practices that have financial incentives, myth busters, and who to contact to…
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Regardless of winter snow coating the field, Megan Ayers of Unvarnished Farm in Deputy, IN hosted her second community build of an EQIP-funded High Tunnel.
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Hi conservation partners and friends, We have good news. Our parent organization, the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) and the Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) were able to enter into a contribution agreement to provide continued funding for the Urban Soil Health program. The arrangement is for three staff: a…
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Purpose We invite you to participate in a research study on the impact of compost use practices on small and medium-sized Indiana vegetable farms. Your responses will help us understand the effects of compost on soil health and nutrient management. Benefits Your input will help us develop educational resources and programs to support Indiana Farmers…
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Dear conservation leaders, growers, and supporters: Indiana’s statewide Urban Soil Health (USH) program, launched in 2021 with support from federal and state funding, will wind down its operations over the next 90 days and transition to a modified effort focused on support for District-led farmer education and training. The USH Program will be maintained via…
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How often do you find yourself thinking about soil? Admittedly, I think about soil more than most.
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