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
Q2 Meeting June 24 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM MDT
Upcoming Events
Camas Prairie Soil Stewardship Summit
April 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT
Fairfield American Legion Hall
Irrigation Field Day with Blake Matthews
June - exact date and time TBD
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.
This will be a practical, neighbor-to-neighbor discussion centered on soil, water, and land management—grounded in local conditions and producer realities. In response to a winter of low snowpack and growing concern around water availability, I am organizing a locally led effort focused on improving soil function, increasing water retention, and strengthening long-term agricultural resilience on working lands.
Explore the farm and learn about irrigation practices and strategies with Blake Matthews. Blake will be joined by Jared Cook from Rocky Mountain Agronomics, and Emily Bedwell from the University of Idaho.
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.
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.
