WaSHI Annual Report FY25
SoilCon 2025
In the age of cure-all solutions, Washington state producers and technical service providers are on the hunt for soil management information that is specific to their cropping systems and region. SoilCon has brought the latest soil health research to agricultural professionals for the last five years.
“Good, non-biased research to help
farmers make informed decisions for the future.”
- SoilCon 2025 attendee
The fifth annual SoilCon looked quite a bit different from years past, while still including the online options for those who can’t travel to a meeting. In-person SoilCon events were hosted across Washington at four different locations, based around the LTARE site network, each focusing their content on the soil health concerns and needs of that region.
2025 SoilCon Events
Virtual SoilCon: Building Foundations for Agricultural Resiliency
Experts convened to discuss the role of soil and water data and tribal partnerships in building agricultural resilience to a changing climate.
SoilCon: Diversified Organic Systems
Puyallup, WA
Focused on pasture management practices that build soil health, including reduced tillage and legume cover crops.
SoilCon: NW Annual Cropping Systems
Mount Vernon, WA
Featured discussions about how to build resistance and resilience to soilborne pests and disease in small fruit and potato systems.
SoilCon: Dryland Systems
Davenport, WA
Explored the role of carbon markets in dryland cropping systems managed for resilience.
SoilCon: Tree Fruit Systems
Wenatchee, WA
Discussions and hands-on activities centered on building organic matter in Eastern WA tree fruit production.
255
online attendees
across five events in February
360
in-person attendees
across four sites in Washington in February
35
speakers
from many agencies and farms
bringing a diverse perspective
59%
of attendees
intended to make changes
to their soil management
55%
of attendees
improved their ability to implement
soil health management strategies
55%
of attendees
improved their knowledge
about soil health management
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