Soil health specialist Catie Geib joins the Conservation Technology Information Center. She’ll provide technical support to Wisconsin farmers under the Farmers for Soil Health program.
The Farmers for Soil Health program provides payments for new and existing cover crop users. CTIC will give technical assistance to farmers participating in FSH in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota. CTIC is partnering with the state soybean associations in all three states to promote the program.
Registration for the FSH program is now open and farmers can enroll any time using the DTN enrollment form: https://fshenrollment.dtn.com/
CTIC’s goal is to enroll 30,000 acres of cover crops in Wisconsin for the Farmers for Soil Health program.
Geib is the former My Wisconsin Woods Coordinator at the Aldo Leopold Foundation, where she collaborated closely with Wisconsin landowners to foster sustainable land management practices on forested properties. Her upbringing on a multi-generational California ranch instilled a profound connection to the land. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in soil science from Montana State University.
“I am excited to join CTIC and contribute to their mission of advancing soil health and sustainable agricultural practices, something near to my heart,” said Geib. “I am so eager to connect Wisconsin farmers with the FSH program, as it offers valuable support, both economically and ecologically. This makes it a fantastic addition to assist producers and enhance the agricultural landscape in our state.”
Wisconsin Soybean Association President Sara Stelter says the association looks forward to working with Geib.
“The Wisconsin Soybean Association is proud to support the Farmers for Soil Health program and partner with the Conservation Technology Information Center to increase technical support to Wisconsin farmers interested in cover crops,” Stelter says. “I encourage Wisconsin soybean farmers to see if this program is a good fit for their farm and sustainability goals.”
To introduce attendees to the Farmers for Soil Health platform and walk through the enrollment process, CTIC will be hosting a free, introductory webinar on Sep. 21 at 10 a.m. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jclc54VEReGaQj4Tu36-9Q#/registration
FSH is a collaboration between the National Corn Growers Association, the National Pork Board and the United Soybean Board. FSH is funded by Climate Smart Commodity grants from USDA.