New York Soil Health Roadmap

The New York Soil Health Roadmap, introduced in 2019, is a comprehensive framework designed to improve soil health in the state, capitalizing on growing interest in this field and putting New York at the forefront of the health movement. ground. It recognizes the importance of healthy soils to increase agricultural profitability, protect soil and water resources, build resilience to extreme weather events, and contribute to climate change mitigation. The roadmap is based on collaboration between farmers, government and non-government organizations, researchers and other stakeholders to produce a document that sets out a vision, specific objectives and priorities in research, outreach, and policy for soil health. Additionally, it highlights the need to overcome barriers to the adoption of practices beneficial for soil health, evaluate economic benefits, and promote education and training.