Our Work
The Washington Soil Health Initiative Roadmap is a detailed plan to maintain and improve soil health in Washington state. The 124-page living document outlines the current issues of soil health and barriers to adopting soil health-promoting practices.
![Screenshot of roadmap cover The cover of the WaSHI roadmap.](https://hk79fd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Capture-28-june.png)
![Soil sampling in mountainous Washington rangeland Two Man on the Field](https://hk79fd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CCA_1_Leslie-Michel-2-scaled.jpg)
Nearly 1,000 soil samples have been collected across Washington's diverse regions and cropping systems as a part of the State of the Soils Assessment.
Six long-term agroecological research and extension (LTARE) sites have been established in each of Washington's unique agroecological regions.
![ltare drone shot_Kwabena Sarpong Multiple farm field](https://hk79fd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ltare-drone-shot_Kwabena-Sarpong.jpeg)
![Chopping then disking a mustard green manure c Tractor removing Grass from field](https://hk79fd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Chopping-then-disking-a-mustard-green-manure-c.jpg)
Sustainable Farms and Fields is a grant program that makes it easier and more affordable for farmers and ranchers to implement climate-smart practices.
Bringing soil health experts together from across the country, SoilCon is Washington's soil health conference.
![SoilCon 2023 Resource Roundup soilcon resource roundup.](https://hk79fd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SoilCon-2023-Resource-Roundup_Final_page-0001.jpg)
![150 (1) A field with rows of corn and trees in the background, showcasing the Washington soil health initiative's projects.](https://hk79fd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/150-1.jpg)
A free voluntary program, STAR: Saving Tomorrow's Agricultural Resources, is going live in Washington to generate public recognition and economic valuation for on-farm soil heath management.