Mapping Regenerative Farming in Canada: A New Multimedia Tool
This year, Regeneration Canada launched its Interactive Map of Regenerative Farms in Canada, to promote soil regeneration across the country.
Soil Health
An Economic Case for Small Grains with Cover Crops
It is well known that extending field crop rotations by adding small grains, such as wheat, barley, oats, triticale, spelt, or rye, has many ecological benefits. Here, we describe the economic benefits as well.
Soil Health Benchmark 2019 Results
Read the report summarizing EFAO’s 2019 pilot Soil Health Benchmark Study.
The Dirt on EFAO’s New Small Grains Program
EFAO is excited to launch a pilot Small Grains Program that will support Ontario farmers wanting to diversify their crop rotation by adding a small grain followed by a legume cover crop or forage crop. Read about the inspiration for this program and other details.
No-Till Vegetable Trials: The Rapid Regeneration Trial
As part of EFAO’s No-Till Vegetable Trials, Ken Laing is looking at four treatments to compare different methods for rapid regeneration of soil health for vegetable production.
Farmer-researchers publish findings on soil health indicators
Farmer-researchers Paul DeJong, Ken Laing and Tony McQuail published their findings in the Canadian Journal of Soil Science.