Soil Health, Microorganisms, and Good Cover Crop Management Decisions for Your Operation

Today’s episode features Wayne Honeycutt, Ph.D., as he takes us on a journey to not only break down the importance of soil health but also how nonprofits like the Soil Health Institute work to help farmers overcome the knowledge barrier that can prevent them from making the best management decisions.  You’ll learn about the functions of microorganisms in the soil, the role cover crops play in soil health, and the many resources the Soil Health Institute offers to farmers across the nation. Meet the Guest: Wayne Honeycutt, Ph.D., is the founding president and CEO of the Soil Health Institute (SHI). Through his work with SHI, free soil health resources from research to downloadable tools are available to farmers across North America, decreasing the knowledge gap and increasing farmer confidence when implementing new practices. Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, such as planting cover crops, to improve the environment and increase farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com (http://farmersforsoilhealth.com/) for more information. This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff, National Corn Growers Association and the Soil Health Institute. The Soil Health Institute’s research and outreach empower farmers, advisors, conservation professionals, and scientists to advance the adoption of soil health systems that contribute economic and environmental benefits to agriculture and society. For free resources, advice, and tools tailored to your region, visit https://soilhealthinstitute.org/resou....