Cover Crops Build Resilient Soil | Albany News

Over 60 farmers, scientists, and locals gathered at Heath Farm for a soil health field day spotlighting cover crops—sorghum-sudan grass, sunflowers, and sunhemp—as game-changers for water retention, nutrient balance, and pollinator support. With climate chaos hitting hard, the demo showed how healthy soil beats pavement in handling rain, preventing erosion and flooding—even in backyards. Bought for $3M in 2022, this 308-acre site is transforming into a community hub for ag education and innovation, thanks to a $50K grant and restored infrastructure, all aimed at building resilient, sustainable farming for everyone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8779a299dde9f10