Grow Better Together
Sound agricultural practices improve soil health, regional ecology, and our well-being.
Our mission is to inspire the widespread implementation of regenerative agriculture practices throughout Idaho to improve the environmental, economic, and social outcomes of farming and ranching.
What are the Five Principles of Soil Health?
Idaho Soil Health Network Quarterly Meeting
Q1 Meeting March 25 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Harvest and Hearth
February 13, 2026 | Boise, ID
Upcoming Events
The quarterly Idaho Soil Health Network meeting brings together individuals and organizations who are working to improve the environmental, economic, and social outcomes of farming and ranching through soil health in the state of Idaho.
Harvest and Hearth is a full-day farm conference hosted in the Treasure Valley. It is a must-attend event drawing in experienced producers from Ontario to Mountain Home, along with agency and industry partners. This experience highlights the latest in soil health and regenerative agriculture with notable keynote speakers, and relates to local producers through a variety of producer-led workshops and panels.
Interested in more events? RANI keeps a comprehensive annual calendar of events in and around Idaho. The purpose of this calendar is to help organizations plan and coordinate more effectively while also helping to advertise agriculture and soil health learning opportunities to farmers throughout Idaho. All are welcome to access the calendar using the link below. If you’d like to add an event or request an edit, please reach out to RANI via email at info@regenidaho.org.
Magic Valley Soil Health Forum
January 8, 2026 | Twin Falls, ID
Payette Soil Health Symposium
February 12, 2026 | Ontario, OR
This annual event is for producers to share about their year, discuss topics in a group setting, and to hear local soil health news. Lunch is provided and the Forum will take place on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.
This event is a full-day, in-person platform to learn, share, and engage about regenerative agriculture practices. Join us for a day of educational presentations, a hearty lunch, and networking opportunities. Learn about research and practical solutions to consider for improving the health of your soil, crops, and livestock.
Upper Valley Soil Health Forum
March 4, 2026 | Rexburg, ID
Join us for the second annual Upper Valley Soil Health Forum. Thanks to our sponsors we can bring nationally recognized experts in regenerative agriculture here to Eastern Idaho. More details for the 2026 will follow in January. Last year’s participants said this event helped them be more efficient in the agricultural operation (70%), improved their profitability (60%), and their operation’s sustainability (80%).
The Idaho Strategic Soil Health Summit was held on February 12, 2024 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Hosted by the Regenerative Agriculture Network of Idaho (RANI), the Summit brought together stakeholders across agriculture, academia, industry, government, and nonprofits to discuss soil health throughout the state.
The meeting uncovered key findings that provide clear direction for improving soil health practices in Idaho and offer a roadmap to implementing statewide soil health goals and strategies.
Idaho Strategic Soil Health Summit Report
Research & Publications
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Farmer Learning Network Interview - Blake Matthews
RANI interviewed Blake Matthews from Matthews Land and Cattle about the important role soil health plays in his business.
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Farmer Learning Network Interview - Gary Beck
RANI interviewed Gary Beck from Hillside Ranch about their soil health practices. Read about their challenges, lessons learned, and best practices.
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Soil Health Case Study - Heglar Creek Farms
American Farmland Trust case study exploring the economic and environmental impacts in Cassia County.
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Soil Health Economics - Picabo Livestock Idaho
American Farmland Trust case study on soil health economics with Pat and Nicholas Purdy of Picabo Livestock.
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The Nature Conservancy Minimum Tillage - Guide
This resource was developed to support agricultural producers interested in minimum and no tillage practices.
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Economics of Soil Health Systems - Tim Cornie
This Soil Health Institute case study features the Tim Cornie Farm in the Upper Snake-Rock watershed of Idaho.
