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High Tunnel Soil Management for Season Extension

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Salts from added compost, manure, or fertilizers can build up in the rain-free environment of a tunnel and accumulate near the soil surface, affecting crop growth. And because tunnel crops are entirely dependent on irrigation water, elevated alkalinity, iron, sodium, or chloride in the water can cause problems in the soil, as well.

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These State Lawmakers Are Collaborating on Policies that Support Regenerative Agriculture

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And the perks go far beyond the pastures, Brillinger says: “We get cleaner air and water, healthier communities, and a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions” through carbon sequestration. Their insight is essential to creating sustainable, culturally sensitive, and region-specific policies, she says.