Soil Health is soil managed to its maximum potential through a system of conservation practices, including never-till, cover crops, advanced nutrient and pest management, and buffers and drainage systems where appropriate. This approach results in healthy soil that reduces erosion, requires less nutrient inputs, manages the effects of flood and drought, and reduces nutrient and sediment loading to streams, rivers and coastal waters.
New YouTube Video Promotes Soil Health in the Caribbean Area!
En YouTube: El nuevo video "La Iniciativa Nacional de Salud del Suelo"
Earth Team volunteer, Nelson O. Vázquez Santiago, created a new YouTube video en Español to promote the Caribbean Area Soil Health Campaign. MLRA Soil Survey Leader, Manuel Matos; State Soil Scientist, Carmen L. Santiago; and Soil Scientist, Samuel Rios, explain the Secrets of the Soil to viewers.
Nelson O. Vázquez Santiago, voluntario del Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales (NRCS en Inglés), preparó este nuevo video en el cual se promueve la Iniciativa de Salud de Suelos del Área del Caribe. Manuel Matos, Científico de Suelos, Líder de Oficina MLRA en Mayagüez; Carmen L. Santiago, Científico de Suelos del Estado en Oficina de San Juan y Samuel Ríos, Científico de Suelos, Oficina MLRA, Mayagüez, nos invitan a descubrir los Secretos en el Suelo.
Download a copy of the new 2016 Soil Calendar! This year's edition focuses on Land Capability Classes - Onsite Evaluation for Soil Health and Productivity - January 2016 (PDF, 7.3 MB) - NEW!
Web ad points to promising global solutions under foot.
Please share our new ad – part of our on-going awareness and education campaign to help farmers, landowners and consumers understand the basics and benefits of soil health.
Check out a National NRCS Soil Health component by clicking on one of the pictures below, access las publicaciones en Español, or download & print an 11 x 17 Soil Health Poster (English, Español).
Soil Health a Priority for Caribbean Area NRCS
