This course is ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of soil health, improving water quality, and regenerative land management. Whether you are a lake association member, watershed personnel, government agency personnel or farmer, this event will provide valuable insights on improving both land health and water quality.
Explore how regenerative agriculture can improve land use, generate higher water quality, restore ecosystems for a healthier environment, and create healthier water systems and soil health.
What You Will Learn
Discover the Wawasee Inlets Nutrient Study (WINS), a thorough five-year evaluation of water quality in Lake Wawasee
Explore how farming in alignment with nature can restore ecosystem health, improve water quality in streams, rivers, and lakes, and promote long-term sustainability and ecological balance
Learn practical strategies for soil testing and nutrient management that boost fertility, enhance profitability, and optimize resource efficiency
Understand how soil functions and see the essential role of a healthy nutrient cycle in regenerative farming practices
Learn about land management practices that can support and improve the ecosystem
See how regenerative farming can enhance lake health, aesthetics, and recreational enjoyment, leading to clearer waters, fewer algae blooms, and improved conditions for fishing and swimming
Learn how to engage watershed communities in regenerative restoration by combining human efforts with ecological principles for sustainable, long-term outcomes
Hear from farmers and experts about their successful adoption of soil health practices and the positive impact on water quality and local ecosystems
Sponsored by the Soil Health Academy.
Cost of Tuition
Tuition of $800.00 includes
In-person attendance at the SHA, along with course materials, daily snacks, water, and lunch each day
Access to quarterly alumni Q&A conference calls with SHA instructors and the graduate portal on the SHA website
Financial assistance through scholarships are available to help with the cost of tuition. To apply for a scholarship, please register for the academy, then submit a scholarship application.
Scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous support of private organizations and individual donors.