Description: The SDSPA Soil Health Technical Guide helps organic farmers build resilient, productive farms by outlining USDA organic requirements and proven soil-building practices. Learn the principles of soil health and how to enhance biological activity, increase organic matter, reduce inputs, and monitor progress using practical, science-based strategies that support long-term soil health and regenerative success.
Published: May, 2025
This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture practices and environmental stewardship. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or NRCS.