June: National Pollinators Month
Most flowering plants require pollinators to reproduce, thus they play a large role in our food supply. Flower shape has evolved to favor...
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Jun 5
Improve the Soil Health of your Lawn
Improving soil health isn't just for farmers. The four main soil health principles of maximizing living roots, minimizing disturbance,...
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Mar 25
What Actions Can Improve Soil Heath?
There are five soil health principles that can be followed to improve soil health. Maximize Soil Cover - Largely through alternative...
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Mar 15
Look for Green!
While you are driving around this weekend, look for green in the fields you pass by. These fields aren't green for St. Patrick's Day,...
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Mar 7
Soil Health in Indian Creek
As Linn County segued into the new year, I began my responsibilities as the Soil Health Coordinator. I am responsible for outreach and...
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Feb 23
New Year, New Soil Health Coordinator
After several months without a Soil Health Coordinator, Marissa Cartwright accepted the position in October and began this past January. ...
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Feb 13, 2023
UNDERSTANDING THE HANEY TEST - UPLOAD
Last Tuesday, Dr. Rick Haney joined 31 attendees to talk about the Haney soil health test, which Haney began developing as a graduate...
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Jan 12, 2023
UNDERSTANDING THE HANEY TEST WORKSHOP
"Understanding the Haney Soil Health Test: A conversation with the experts" is a workshop being hosted by Linn County Soil Conservation,...
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Dec 22, 2022
NEW SOIL HEALTH COORDINATOR
A new Soil Health Coordinator for the Indian Creek Soil Health Partnership was hired at the end of October, after a six-month hiatus when...
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