Regenerative

Agriculture

Ionia Regenerative Farmers’ Network

Addressing key economic, environmental, and production challenges by utilizing improved management systems, precision technology, and regenerative practices.

Contact us to learn more about joining:
ioniacd@gmail.com or Luke Simpson (simpson.lucas@ymail.com)

Grant is sponsored by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through the Conservation District Program.

Helpful Tools:

Soil Testing

Want to assess your soil health? Connect with our Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) Technician to schedule a soil health assessment. Some areas that will be assessed include:

  • Soil compaction

  • Water infiltration

  • Soil aggregation and structure

  • Residue and plant cover

  • Soil temperature comparisons

Want to read more about soil health assessments? Read through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Soil Health Tools to Support Michigan Farmers.

Read more about Regenerative Agriculture through Michigan on MDARD’s Regenerative Agriculture Website.

Regenerative Practice of crimping a cover crop as a way of termination of the cover crop.