The North Central Region Soil Health Nexus is a multistate Extension-led team dedicated to increasing access to research-based soil health knowledge, extension, and resources.
The team was created in 2015 and is structured around research, extension outreach, and resource and communication activities, with representatives from across the North Central Region. Join our mailing list to stay up to date on regional soil health trainings, webinars, and new soil health resources.
Digital Café Series
Soil and Human Health: Current Status and Future Needs
Wednesday, July 15th at 2 pm CT
Join us for this July edition of the Soil Health Nexus Digital Café, featuring Dr. Jonathan Brevik, Professor of Soils and Geology at Southern Illinois University, as he discusses the ways soil influences our health. Soils provide the nutrient base for our food and the majority of modern medicines, but they can also cause disease. Dr. Brevik will highlight many connections between soils and human health and discuss pressing future research needs in this area.
Upcoming Events
Each year, the Soil Health Nexus partners to host a multistate workshop for ag educators.
In 2025, the Soil Health Nexus joined Iowa State Outreach and Extension and educators from across the region for the Soil Health and Livestock: Above and Below Ground Benefits of Livestock on the Land Workshop on October 22nd and 23rd in Ames, Iowa.
Featured Resource
We have recently updated our Soil Health Nexus Toolbox! Users can now search by category and keywords allowing you to easily find the resoruces you need. Got questions about compaction or salinity? We’ve got you covered.
All resources have been reviewed by Extension specialists and faculty for accuracy and relevance. Check it out today!