GILBY, N.D. — The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) played a key role in this year’s Root Connections event on Aug. 8, an initiative started by a local farmer to bridge the gap between farmers and non-farmers by showcasing how food is grown. The event, which attracted a diverse crowd, was aimed at educating the public about modern agricultural practices and the vital role of healthy soils.
NRCS contributed to the event by running the rainfall simulator, a popular demonstration that vividly illustrates the impact of soil health on water absorption and runoff.
“Our goal was to show the community just how crucial healthy soils are for sustainable agriculture,” said NRCS Grand Forks District Conservationist Kevin Gietzen. “The rainfall simulator is a powerful tool for demonstrating the benefits of practices like cover cropping and no-till farming. It’s important that everyone, not just farmers, understands the foundation that soil health provides for our food system.”
Read more online here: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/digging-deep-root-connections-event-highlights-the-power-of-healthy-soils
