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Urban Agriculture Series, Chapter 2: Soil Health

Backyard Conservation Beekeeping Birding Conservation Cover Crops Pollinators Soil Health Water Quality Web Soil Survey

Urban farmers are farming in communities throughout the United States. They are farming in cities, suburbs, and towns in community gardens; on rooftops; in hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic facilities; neighborhoods; and more. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D, working in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has produced a series of videos featuring the assistance that is available to urban farmers from NRCS.

This is Chapter 2 in Trailblazer’s urban agriculture series: Soil Health

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Helping Farmers: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Backyard Conservation Conservation Cover Crops Forestry Livestock Soil Health Water Quality Web Soil Survey Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

This video provides information on technical and financial opportunities that are available to farmers, ranchers, and forest owners and managers through NRCS. NRCS district conservationist Brant Bradley explains the conservation planning process and opportunities available.

To learn more about NRCS, visit your local field office or go to www.nrcs.usda.gov. To find your local field office go to offices.usda.gov and click on the map.

This video was produced by Trailblazer RC&D in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Trailblazer RC&D is a locally sponsored and directed organization that provides assistance to improve the quality of life in local communities. It is a tax-exempt (501c3) non-profit organization.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

All About Wild Turkeys: Urban Turkeys (Yes, they do exist.) With Larry Savage

Conservation Wildlife Habitat

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring wildlife habitat conservation information to landowners and managers.

As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on land management for wild turkeys. During this workshop, Larry Savage, retired biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, discussed turkey biology, habitat requirements, management objectives, and technical and financial assistance that is available to landowners.

This video features clips on wild turkey populations in urban areas from that workshop.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to landowners and managers with conservation practices to improve wildlife habitat, such as conservation cover, tree/shrub establishment, field borders, prescribed burning, riparian buffers, and more.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

For more on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, go to: www.nrcs.usda.gov For more on Trailblazer RC&D, go to: www.trailblazer.org

All About Wild Turkeys: Population (Are They Disappearing?) With Larry Savage

Conservation Wildlife Habitat

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring wildlife habitat conservation information to landowners and managers.

As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on land management for wild turkeys. During this workshop, Larry Savage, retired biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, discussed turkey biology, habitat requirements, management objectives, and technical and financial assistance that is available to landowners.

This video features clips on wild turkey population trends from that workshop.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to landowners and managers with conservation practices to improve wildlife habitat, such as conservation cover, tree/shrub establishment, field borders, prescribed burning, riparian buffers, and more.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

For more on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, go to: www.nrcs.usda.gov For more on Trailblazer RC&D, go to: www.trailblazer.org

Digging Deep Soil Professional Development Workshop for Teachers, May 30 – June 1, 2023, Louisiana

Conservation Soil Health

This video contains registration and workshop Information for the May 30 – June 1, 2023, Digging Deep Soil Professional Development Workshop for Teachers.

Watch this video and learn about the fantastic 3-day workshop planned and what teachers can expect to see, learn, and take home. There will be 2 days in the field at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Cade Farm Seedbank Facility in St. Martinville, Louisiana, and 1 day of classroom instruction at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana.

To register, call or text (318) 237-8350 and provide your contact information and the name of the workshop.

For more information on the workshop, contact John Dupuis at john.dupuis@stmcougars.net

This workshop is being hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service with assistance from Trailblazer RC&D.

For more on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, go to: www.nrcs.usda.gov

For more on Trailblazer RC&D, go to: www.trailblazer.org Photographs and video provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

USDA and Trailblazer RC&D are equal opportunity providers, employers, and lenders.

Composting in Your Garden With Mark Wilson

Backyard Conservation Conservation Soil Health

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring conservation information to urban farmers and backyard gardeners. As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on preparing spring gardens, with an emphasis on soil health. Mark Wilson, Horticulture Specialist with the Louisiana State University AgCenter, presented the workshop.

Trailblazer, working in cooperation with NRCS, produced a series of videos that are based Mark’s spring gardening workshop. This video features tips on composting in your garden. Other videos feature soil testing, planning, transplants, and more.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

For more on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, go to: www.nrcs.usda.gov For more on Trailblazer RC&D, go to: www.trailblazer.org

Irrigation in Your Garden with Mark Wilson – Urban Agriculture

Backyard Conservation Conservation Soil Health Water Education Water Quality

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring conservation information to urban farmers and backyard gardeners. As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on preparing spring gardens, with an emphasis on soil health. Mark Wilson, Horticulture Specialist with the Louisiana State University AgCenter, presented the workshop.

Trailblazer, working in cooperation with NRCS, produced a series of videos that are based Mark’s spring gardening workshop. This video features tips on irrigation in your garden. Other videos feature soil testing, planning, transplants, and more.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

For more on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, go to: www.nrcs.usda.gov For more on Trailblazer RC&D, go to: www.trailblazer.org

Transplant Tips for Your Garden With Mark Wilson – Urban Agriculture

Backyard Conservation Conservation Soil Health

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring conservation information to urban farmers and backyard gardeners. As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on preparing spring gardens, with an emphasis on soil health. Mark Wilson, Horticulture Specialist with the Louisiana State University AgCenter, presented the workshop.

Trailblazer, working in cooperation with NRCS, produced a series of videos that are based Mark’s spring gardening workshop. This video features tips on transplanting plants in your garden. Other videos feature soil testing, planning, composting, and more.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Seeds/Transplants for Your Garden With Mark Wilson – Urban Agriculture

Backyard Conservation Conservation Soil Health

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring conservation information to urban farmers and backyard gardeners. As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on preparing spring gardens, with an emphasis on soil health. Mark Wilson, Horticulture Specialist with the Louisiana State University AgCenter, presented the workshop.

Trailblazer, working in cooperation with NRCS, produced a series of videos that are based Mark’s spring gardening workshop. This video features the use of seeds and/or transplants in your garden. Other videos feature soil testing, planning, composting, and more.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Soil Testing in Your Garden With Mark Wilson – Urban Agriculture

Backyard Conservation Conservation Soil Health

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring conservation information to urban farmers and backyard gardeners. As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on preparing spring gardens, with an emphasis on soil health. Mark Wilson, Horticulture Specialist with the Louisiana State University AgCenter, presented the workshop.

Trailblazer, working in cooperation with NRCS, produced a series of videos that are based Mark’s spring gardening workshop. This video features soil testing in your garden. Other videos feature planning, seeds/transplants, composting, and more.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.