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 Color as a Soil Health Assessment
Wednesday, June 17th at 2 pm CT
Join us to learn how soil color can be a soil assessment tool to help farmers, educators, and conservationists make better decisions. S. Carolina “Caro” Córdova, an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a Statewide Soil Health Specialist, will show how examining soil color can help monitor soil health in a practical way.
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!