
“Soil health is critical to our survival as a species.” – Bob Arnold, Arnold Farms, Chestertown, Maryland
As we look to the future, we’ve set some ambitious goals. In 2021 we will:
- Enroll at least 150 farms of all sizes and production systems in the Challenge
- Begin the process of engaging 30 producers in our soil health systems-focused Regional Conservation Partnership Program project with NRCS
- Conduct management surveys and collect soil health data on approximately 45 farms as part of Pasa’s ongoing Soil Health Benchmark Study
- Develop case studies demonstrating transition costs and benefits for three major production systems in Maryland
- Engage at least 150 farmers in meaningful soil health learning through our peer-to-peer Soil Health Hubs, Soil School, Organic Transitions Project, regional conferences, demonstration days, and workshops
- Spread the word about the benefits of healthy soil and regenerative production to consumers, policymakers, and the media
…All to reach our goal of one million acres of healthy soils in Maryland by 2030.
You can learn more about our Year One accomplishments and our visions for the future in the Million Acre Challenge 2020 Annual Report.
Elizabeth Beggins, Maryland Agriculture Outreach Specialist, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
(410) 200-8431