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
PFAS in Agriculture: What you need to know and how we can help
Wednesday, November 18th at 2 pm CT
This edition of the Soil Health Nexus will will cover the basics of PFAS chemicals, how PFAS get into farmland, mitigation strategies and highlight Michigan’s unique approach to helping farmers. Tune in and hear from Faith Cullens-Nobis, Michigan State University Extension Educator with MSU’s Center for PFAS Research.
Upcoming Events
Weathering Water Extremes: Connecting Soil Health, Drainage, Irrigation, and Farm Resilience
November 4-5th, Goshen Indiana
Join us for a two-day workshop to balance and build connections between drainage, irrigation, soil health, and more!
- Hear from experts on climate, water management, and soil health.
- See real-world examples through farm tours and farmer conversations.
- Take home practical tools and strategies to improve farm resilience.
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!
Weathering Water Extremes: Connecting Soil Health, Drainage, Irrigation, and Farm Resilience
A workshop for conservation and agriculture professionals
Join educators from across the Midwest to build skills for communicating soil health concepts. In the field, we’ll evaluate the relationship between soil health and water management focusing on irrigation and edge of field practices.
Participants will learn from professional communicators and share best practices on how to engage diverse audiences on soil management topics. The in-service will have both classroom and on farm demonstrations.
