Good soil coverage from previous year's crop residue. Field of corn planted as part of crop rotation system on B&B Farms.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654379/photo-image-plant-grass-skyFree Image from public domain licenseRocky Schwagler, NRCS district conservationist in Forsyth, Mont., looks at the soil structure on Jason Brewer's farm. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335432/free-photo-image-cc0-creative-commonsFree Image from public domain licenseAt the Kimm potato seed farm near Manhattan, Mont., they make compost tea for their potatoes to protect them from disease.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335488/free-photo-image-banister-building-cc0Free Image from public domain licenseLaura Garber and Henry Wvenshche, Homestead Organics farm near Hamilton, Mont., worked with NRCS to plan and install a high… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335977/free-photo-image-vegetable-cabbage-cc0Free Image from public domain licenseA perennial mix of Basin wildrye, Lewis blue flax, purple prairie clover, yellow prairie coneflower, Western wheatgrass and… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335556/free-photo-image-meadow-blossom-cc0Free Image from public domain licenseHarvested green peas. Baker, MT. July, 19, 2012. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335783/free-photo-image-alternative-crops-baker-beanFree Image from public domain licenseChickens on Living Root Farm. The Van Order family grows produce on their farm near Hardin for their family's use and for… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071888/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseZucchini grows in a field at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. (NRCS photo by Carly Whitmore) https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652403/photo-image-plant-leaf-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseEarthworms are an indication good soil health. Fauque Farm, Toole County, Montana. June 2020.. Original public domain image… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335378/free-photo-image-cc0-conservation-creative-commonsFree Image from public domain licenseFlowers grow in a field as part of a pollinator planting at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. Peaceful… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652422/photo-image-butterflies-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseLaura Garber raises organic turkeys on her Homestead Organics farm near Hamilton, Mont. Ravalli County, Montana. June 2017..… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335983/free-photo-image-animal-bird-cc0Free Image from public domain licenseMike Starkey Soybean HarvestMike Starkey harvests soybeans on a 135-acre field in Brownsburg, Indiana Sept. 23, 2022.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655021/image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseDog in pasture grazed using the soil health principles. The Van Order family grows produce on their farm near Hardin for… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071896/photo-image-dog-plant-grassFree Image from public domain licenseSusan Tallman, NRCS area agronomist, Bozeman, Mont., on the Auer Farm near Broadview, Mont. Yellowstone County, Montana.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3336188/free-photo-image-fixing-tractor-alfalfa-apparelFree Image from public domain licenseAerial view of Lippy Brothers Farms on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Hampstead, MD. The farm employs diverse fertilizer usage… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071727/photo-image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseA combine, harvesting winter wheat on a farm in Beach, ND. The combine leaves stubble, which is helpful in maintaining soil… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3336187/free-photo-image-hopper-agriculture-alternative-cropsFree Image from public domain licenseFarm Sweet Farm is a 700-acre, certified-organic farm near Harlan, Iowa and is home to a remarkable amount of… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654195/photo-image-cow-person-animalFree Image from public domain licenseOrganic chickens on the Homestead Organics farm near Hamilton, Mont. Ravalli County, Montana. June 2017.. Original public… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335337/free-photo-image-turkeys-animal-birdFree Image from public domain licenseNo-till sugarbeets planted into barley stubble under center pivot irrigation on Greg Schlemmer's farm. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335484/free-photo-image-cc0-center-pivot-creative-commonsFree Image from public domain licenseSoil health tests, like those performed at Ward Laboratories in Kearney, Neb., have become increasingly important management… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653971/image-face-person-factoryFree Image from public domain licenseSpring wheat. Beach, ND; July 18, 2012. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335534/free-photo-image-alternative-crops-beach-cc0Free Image from public domain licenseRaw material used to create compost extract by Alec McIntosh, Larry Johnson, and Shawn Preputin, farmers in Hill County, MT.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071612/photo-image-plant-grass-skyFree Image from public domain licenseYearlings grazing in the drought of 2021. Wells and livestock water tanks installed through NRCS Environmental Quality… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654277/photo-image-cow-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseA community garden plot grows at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. (NRCS photo by Carly Whitmore) https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652621/photo-image-plant-person-leafFree Image from public domain licenseNRCS Supervisory District Conservationist Ann Fischer and landowner Dan Buerkle check the root systems of growing plants in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654263/photo-image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseCloseup of fresh organic potatoes https://www.rawpixel.com/image/521282/premium-photo-image-agriculture-brown-bunchView licenseSteve Worland plants field corn into a stand of cover crop in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Worland no-till farms 700 acres… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652808/photo-image-plant-grass-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseDonna Houzvicka looks over yearlings. New wells and livestock water tanks installed through NRCS Environmental Quality… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654267/photo-image-cow-person-animalFree Image from public domain licenseRainbow chard grows in a field at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. Peaceful Belly offers a CSA… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652404/photo-image-plant-public-domain-rainbowFree Image from public domain licenseTomatoes grow in a high tunnel at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. (NRCS photo by Carly Whitmore) https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652365/photo-image-plant-public-domain-tomatoesFree Image from public domain licenseDiverse species and planned grazing are significantly improving soil health and the production capacity of the Mike McDonald… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654116/photo-image-flower-cow-plantFree Image from public domain licenseNRCS Supervisory District Conservationist Ann Fischer and landowner Dan Buerkle check the soil temperature in a field of… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654495/photo-image-hands-plant-personFree Image from public domain licensePeopleâs Gardens, like Project Feed the Hood in Albuquerque, NM, empower communities to participate in local food production… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654678/photo-image-plant-people-spacesFree Image from public domain licenseSoil temperature where growing plants are providing cover. Larry Johnson, Shawn Preputin, and Alec McIntosh, farmers, create… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11072878/photo-image-plant-grass-beachFree Image from public domain licenseUSDA-NRCS State Soil Scientist Shawn Nield gives a soil health presentation at the Magic Valley Soil Health Field Day in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652646/photo-image-person-public-domain-kidFree Image from public domain licenseFloat system in stockwater tank. New wells and livestock water tanks installed through NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654608/photo-image-public-domain-water-soilFree Image from public domain licensePeopleâs Gardens, like Project Feed the Hood in Albuquerque, NM, empower communities to participate in local food production… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654477/photo-image-plant-people-spacesFree Image from public domain licenseMike Starkey Soybean HarvestMike Starkey harvests soybeans on a 135-acre field in Brownsburg, Indiana Sept. 23, 2022.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655022/image-plants-person-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseLead TestingLead testing is performed on a home where lead had been found prior to renovations. Testing for lead involves… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9676884/image-person-public-domain-soilFree Image from public domain licenseFred Houzvicka, wife Donna in side-by-side.Wells and livestock water tanks installed through NRCS Environmental Quality… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654498/photo-image-cow-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseDiverse species and planned grazing are significantly improving soil health and the production capacity of the land. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653958/photo-image-cow-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseLaura Garber and Henry Wvenshche, Homestead Organics farm near Hamilton, Mont., worked with NRCS to plan and install a high… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335345/free-photo-image-cabbage-cc0-chickensFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Worland plants field corn into a stand of cover crop in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Worland no-till farms 700 acres… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652584/image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseEach teaspoonful of health soil contains billions of soil microorganisms like the nematode seen here. Photo credit: USDA… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654194/photo-image-public-domain-soilFree Image from public domain licenseDeferred grazing practices allowed the ranch land to renew grass and soil health. Photo taken June 19, 2019 at the LO Cattle… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335365/free-photo-image-nature-cc0-countrysideFree Image from public domain licenseMini pumpkins https://www.rawpixel.com/image/521322/premium-photo-image-agriculture-celebration-decorView licenseJason Brewer, farmer near Forsyth, Mont., purchased a Bourgault air drill for seeding crops into his no-till fields. June… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335486/free-photo-image-air-drill-bicycle-bikeFree Image from public domain licensePea plant. Used as part of crop rotation that incorporates all 4 crop types, this cool-season broadleaf helps build soil… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654645/photo-image-flower-plant-grassFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Worland plants field corn into a stand of cover crop in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Worland no-till farms 700 acres… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652585/image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseA sunflower with bees grows at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. (NRCS photo by Carly Whitmore) https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652615/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseTomatoes grow in a high tunnel at Cornucopia Farms in Scottsburg, Indiana on August 12, 2021. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8735089/photo-image-public-domain-food-soilFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Worland plants field corn into a stand of cover crop in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Worland no-till farms 700 acres… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652813/image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseFarmers report healthier cattle with better weight gain in grass-fed operations featuring diverse species and planned… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653990/photo-image-cow-grass-animalFree Image from public domain licenseMike Starkey Soybean HarvestSoybeans grow through corn residue from the previous season on Mike Starkey’s no-till farm in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655030/photo-image-public-domain-nature-iceFree Image from public domain licenseB&B Farms practices bale grazing as part of their management strategy and to improve soil health on their rangeland. The two… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654265/photo-image-texture-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseSpring wheat planted as part of crop rotation system on B&B Farms that incorporates all 4 crop types. Placed into rotational… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654603/photo-image-hands-plant-skyFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Worland plants field corn into a stand of cover crop in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Worland no-till farms 700 acres… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652580/image-cow-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseSeed potatoes are planted in rows of "hills" on the Kimm Farm near Manhattan, Mont. Gallatin County, Montana. June 2017..… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335462/free-photo-image-cc0-compost-tea-countrysideFree Image from public domain licenseLead testing is performed on a home where lead had been found prior to renovations. Testing for lead involves collecting… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9676856/image-people-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseConstruction site aerial view of the future Medical West Hospital, an affiliate of University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652134/photo-image-person-art-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseNRCS Soil Conservationist Garrett Duyck (left), and David Brewer examine a soil sample on the Emerson Dell farm near The… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653963/image-person-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseMitch Auer, farmer near Broadview, Mont., grows wheat under a no-till system and includes alfalfa in his crop rotation.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335964/free-photo-image-alfalfa-cc0-creative-commonsFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Fox plants field corn into a stand of cereal rye in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Fox farms 400 acres and planted… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652811/photo-image-plant-grass-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseIn addition to improving soil health and reducing erosion, cover crops provide habitat for pollinators. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653960/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseField of safflower planted as part of crop rotation system on B&B Farms that incorporates all 4 crop types. Placed into… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654281/photo-image-public-domain-nature-soilFree Image from public domain licenseKale and other greens grow in a field at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. (NRCS photo by Carly… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652408/photo-image-plant-public-domain-tomatoesFree Image from public domain licenseLettuce grows in a field at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. (NRCS photo by Carly Whitmore) https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652395/photo-image-plant-public-domain-foodFree Image from public domain licenseIncreasing plant species diversity not only feeds soil microbes and improves soil health, but it also provides habitat for… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653974/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseGood soil coverage from previous year's crop residue. Field of corn planted as part of crop rotation system on B&B Farms.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654617/photo-image-plant-grass-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Fox plants field corn into a stand of cereal rye in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Fox farms 400 acres and planted… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652589/image-plant-person-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseLead testing is performed on a home where lead had been found prior to renovations. Testing for lead involves collecting… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9677058/image-person-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseOriginal windmill and stockwater tank. New wells and livestock water tanks installed through NRCS Environmental Quality… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654377/photo-image-sand-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseJason Brewer, farmer near Forsyth, Mont., purchased a Bourgault air drill for seeding crops into his no-till fields. June… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335482/free-photo-image-air-drill-automobile-carFree Image from public domain licenseGrazingland on B&B Farms. Right side grazed by 125 cow/calf pairs for two weeks; pasture will be left ungrazed for a year to… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654371/photo-image-cow-plant-grassFree Image from public domain licenseHandful of soil. Ekalaka, MT., July 2013. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335424/free-photo-image-cc0-corn-creative-commonsFree Image from public domain licensePerennial mix seeded during the third year of monoculture conversion project. This location was previously monoculture… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654278/photo-image-plant-grass-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseMini pumpkins https://www.rawpixel.com/image/521327/premium-photo-image-agriculture-celebration-decorView licenseMike Starkey Soybean HarvestSoybeans grow through corn residue from the previous season on Mike Starkey’s no-till farm in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654764/photo-image-flower-plant-grassFree Image from public domain licenseSigns at Homestead Organic Farm near Hamilton, Mont. Ravalli County, Montana. June 2017.. Original public domain image from… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335340/free-photo-image-advertisement-cc0-chickensFree Image from public domain licenseKale grows in a field at Peaceful Belly Farm in Caldwell, Idaho on July 7, 2022. (NRCS photo by Carly Whitmore) https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652639/photo-image-plant-public-domain-foodFree Image from public domain licenseCrop residue helps soil retain moisture around corn plant. Good soil coverage from previous year's crop residue. Field of… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654373/photo-image-hand-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseMums grow and are watered at Cornucopia Farms in Scottsburg, Indiana on August 12, 2021. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8735113/photo-image-public-domain-soil-2021Free Image from public domain licenseMike Starkey Soybean HarvestMike Starkey harvests soybeans on a 135-acre field in Brownsburg, Indiana Sept. 23, 2022.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654740/image-plants-person-public-domainFree Image from public domain licensePumpkins grow at Cornucopia Farms in Scottsburg, Indiana on August 12, 2021. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8735074/photo-image-plant-public-domain-foodFree Image from public domain licenseOriginal windmill and stockwater tank. New wells and livestock water tanks installed through NRCS Environmental Quality… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654507/photo-image-public-domain-nature-waterFree Image from public domain license4-H steer on Living Root Farm. The Van Order family grows produce on their farm near Hardin for their family's use and for… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071885/photo-image-cow-plant-animalFree Image from public domain licenseSoil from Greg Schlemmer's no-till corn, soybean interplanted field. Greg farms between Edgar and Fromberg, MT Carbon… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335431/free-photo-image-cc0-corn-creative-commonsFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Fox plants field corn into a stand of cereal rye in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Fox farms 400 acres and planted… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652587/photo-image-plant-grass-skyFree Image from public domain licensePeopleâs Gardens, like Project Feed the Hood in Albuquerque, NM, empower communities to participate in local food production… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654726/photo-image-plant-people-spacesFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Fox plants field corn into a stand of cereal rye in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Fox farms 400 acres and planted… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652570/photo-image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain licenseAngeles National Forest Natural Resource Officer Edgar Hermosillo is out checking contract workers employed to reduce fuels… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071956/photo-image-shadow-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseSteve Fox plants field corn into a stand of cereal rye in Freedom, Indiana May 12, 2022. Fox farms 400 acres and planted… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652802/photo-image-plant-person-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseTop parcel in its third year of monoculture conversion from crested wheatgrass monoculture pasture. The bottom side is still… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654502/photo-image-plant-grass-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseEach teaspoonful of health soil contains billions of soil microorganisms like the soil fungus seen here. Photo credit: USDA… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653989/photo-image-flower-plant-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseUSDA-NRCS State Soil Scientist Shawn Nield gives a soil health presentation at the Magic Valley Soil Health Field Day in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9652638/photo-image-person-public-domain-kidFree Image from public domain licenseEach teaspoonful of health soil contains billions of soil microorganisms like the purple snout mite seen here. Photo credit:… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653959/photo-image-plant-public-domain-purpleFree Image from public domain licenseLaura Garber raises organic turkeys on her Homestead Organics farm near Hamilton, Mont. Ravalli County, Montana. June 2017..… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3335980/free-photo-image-animal-bird-cc0Free Image from public domain licenseGood soil coverage from previous year's crop residue. Field of corn planted as part of crop rotation system on B&B Farms.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654270/photo-image-plant-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseNRCS District Conservationist Garrett Larson and Producer Sterling Ballbach check soil moisture and root system of perennial… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654494/photo-image-plant-person-grassFree Image from public domain license