Soil, Carbon, Water, Climate: Lessons from the Marin Carbon Project - Jeff Creque

Track C: Ecology and Economics of Grazing for Beef and Dairy. Session 2: Animal Impacts on Soil Health. Slide presentations and additional conference information is available at www.sare.org/E....
Participants in this session will explore how animals impact soil health, from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. Session highlights include: delving into the results of research informing the theory and practice of managing livestock for improved soil conditions and carbon sequestration; exploring animal management practice implications for drought resilience and economic opportunities; understanding specific ways to manage cows as agents of ecological evolution to regenerate soils, create biodiverse landscapes and contribute to healthy people and local economies.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) provides grants and outreach to advance innovations that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life. SARE is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.