Improving soil health can build drought resilience, reduce wind and water erosion, increase nutrient availability, reduce nutrient losses, and enhance management of some plant diseases. Many soil health management systems (SHMS – a suite of soil health practices) also benefit the environment by storing soil organic carbon, reducing green-house gas emissions, and improving water quality. However, investing in SHMS is a business decision that must be economically viable.

Improving soil health can build drought resilience, reduce wind and water erosion, increase nutrient availability, reduce nutrient losses, and enhance management of some plant diseases. Many soil health management systems (SHMS – a suite of soil health practices) also benefit the environment by storing soil organic carbon, reducing green-house gas emissions, and improving water quality. However, investing in SHMS is a business decision that must be economically viable.