Soil Health Testing Options and Interpretation
February 23, 2026 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2026 - 07:45AM
Zoom
Contact: Christine Charles, Sarah Zeiler
What is soil health, and how can you measure it? This session will cover testing options and how to understand test results in order to improve soil health.
Christine works alongside farmers, other MSU educators, industry partners, and researchers to support and increase the adoption of regenerative practices without losing sight of agronomic needs and profitability in Michigan field crop systems. Sarah Zeiler is a Michigan State University Extension Environmental Management Educator in Hillsdale County. Her interests are in water quality, nutrient management and the interface of rural and urban spaces on water issues.
The 2026 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference will be held virtually, February 23 - March 5, 2026. The program encompasses many aspects of the agricultural industry and offers a full array of educational sessions for farmers and homeowners interested in food production and other agricultural endeavors. While there is no cost to participate, attendees must register to receive the necessary zoom links. Registrants can attend as many sessions as they would like and are also able to jump around between tracks. RUP and CCA credits may be offered for several of the sessions. More information can be found at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miagideas/.
Registration for this specific session is part of the larger overall MI Ag Ideas to Grow With program—by signing up for the overall program, you'll gain access to attend this session along with all other program offerings.