Lancaster Farming covers drought recovery, soil protection workshop
Lancaster Farming reported on a recent Regenerative Agriculture Workshop at St. Joseph’s College of Maine. The session covered farm management strategies for conserving soil and water while increasing on-farm productivity and profits, according to the article. “As we are experiencing prolonged dry periods followed by intense rain events, adoption of practices to maximize soil water retention, reduce runoff and protect water systems will not only make our surrounding ecosystem healthier, but also result in increased crop yields and pasture health,” said Jason Lilley, sustainable agriculture specialist with the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District and University of Maine Extension. Lilley, who led the workshop, emphasized that the practices recommended by the speakers “are not just for agriculture, but they also apply to homeowners and their yards,” the article states.