Berrien County
Conservation District
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Cultivating a
Sustainable Future
Regenerative agriculture takes sustainability a step further by actively replenishing the resources required to produce agriculture outputs. Where the objective is to increase the topsoil and improve natural resources thereby helping support the economy by using nature's processes and our practice.
"ROOTS IN THE GROUND ALL YEAR ROUND"
Goals of Regenerative
Agriculture
1. Keeping your roots in the ground all year round.
2. Creating organic matter through soil health.
3. Increasing biodiversity of microbes and pollinators.
4. Sharing your benefits with the conservation community.
Regenerative
Agriculture
Practices
1. Minimize soil disturbance:
Reduces soil erosion
2. No Till:
Preserves the soil
3. Inter-seeding & Cover Crops: Enriches soil fertility and reduces runoff
4. Nutrient management: Optimizes soil nutrients and reduces leaching into waterways
5. Rotational Grazing: Improves soil health and plant productivity
Steps to Assistance
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Planning: Call your local NRCS field office to schedule a visit to discuss your goals and work with staff on a conservation plan.
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Application: With the help of NRCS, complete an application for financial assistance programs.
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Eligibility: Find out if you're eligible for NRCS' variety of financial assistance programs.
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Ranking: NRCS ranks applications according to local resource concerns. Your rank helps determine need.
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Implementation: Put conservation to work by signing a contract and implementing conservation practices.
Ready to make the transition to Regenerative Agriculture ?
The Berrien and Cass County Conservation Districts offer expert guidance from our regenerative agriculture technician for transitioning and general conservation questions.
Take the next step and receive personalized technical assistance.
Reach out to:
Brenda Mitchell
brenda.mitchell@macd.org
(269) 471—9111 x 3
This project is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from funding partners U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and General Mills
All Berrien County Conservation District Programs and Services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis. We partner with the NRCS USDA. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer & lender.