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.
