Pilot 3: Annuals (Alliums, Tomatoes) — Biochar (+ Compost)

This pilot examines soil health strategies in annual cropping systems to improve water efficiency and climate resilience.

Outcomes

  • Insights into synergies between soil health, water resilience, and efficiency

  • Volumetric water savings

Co-Benefits

  • Improved water and air quality

  • Greenhouse gas and climate benefits

  • Biodiversity enhancement

  • Social and equity co-benefits

Partners
American Farmland Trust, Sustainable Ag Network / large CPG, Bowles, Olam Food Ingredients, Sustainable Conservation, General Mills, Ag Innovations; others TBD