Pilot 1: Perennials (Almonds) — Soil Health + Recharge

This pilot explores how soil health practices in perennial systems can enhance groundwater recharge while supporting farm resilience and ecosystem health.

Outcomes

  • Insights into synergies between soil health and groundwater recharge

  • Volumetric water savings*

Co-Benefits

  • Improved water and air quality

  • Greenhouse gas and climate benefits

  • Biodiversity enhancement

  • Social and equity co-benefits

Partners
 SusCon, AFT, GMI, Google, AIN; two participating farms.

Pilot 2: Perennials — Whole Orchard Recycling + Manure

This pilot evaluates the combined use of Whole Orchard Recycling (WOR) and manure amendments to improve soil function, water retention, and long-term orchard performance.

Focus

  • Building soil organic matter and structure

  • Improving water-holding capacity and resilience in perennial systems

Partners
 SusCon, AFT, Corporate partners to be named, AIN; Bowles Farming and several others.