Small Farms Week
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NC A&T Small Farms Week Recognition is March 27th – 31st
In celebration of this event, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Brunswick County and Brunswick County Soil and Water want to recognize Brunswick County agricultural producers Greg Swain, owner and manager of Swain Farms and Richard Petch, owner and manager of Meadowlark Farm and Hay, for their participation in a statewide soil sampling project being undertaken to determine soil carbon storage under pasture management in North Carolina. In consultation with Dr. Matt Poore, NC State Beef Extension Specialist, the trials are being conducted by Dr. Alan Franzluebbers, USDA Professor of Soil Ecology and Management in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at NC State University.
Soil is the foundation of agriculture. America was blessed with rich soil and other natural resources. Large losses of soil organic carbon (C) have occurred in US agriculture due to intensive tillage. Improved agricultural soil management has potential for sequestering lost soil organic carbon. Adhering to soil health principles is also believed to help restore soil organic carbon. Although data are still limited, available evidence suggests that grassland and woodland will sequester more soil organic C than conservation cropland. Dr. Franzluebbers will sample several dozen farms in the state through this effort, as well as ask the farmers about their pasture management programs. Sampling is collected down to 24-inch depth. Soil organic matter as carbon and nitrogen will be the primary analyses, but soil-test biological activity, and water-stable aggregation will be analyzed as well. Without the willingness of our state’s small farmers to participate in studies like this, we would not be able to conduct the necessary research that allows are producers to continue improve their operations and become better stewards of our land. Results and implications from the study will be shared on a statewide basis for all to learn about best pasture management practices to improve soils and help strengthen the agricultural industry in North Carolina!
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