SoilCon Field Day, hosted by the Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI) and WSU’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR), offers an interactive experience focused on soil health. This event brings participants into the field for practical, hands-on learning.
One of this year’s key demonstrations featured a biochar kiln funded by the Sustainable Farms and Fields program. This portable kiln converts waste wood and forest byproducts into biochar, a carbon-rich product that can improve soil health and help sequester carbon.
For more information, visit SoilCon Field Day Resources.
📸: Nick Kunz from Skagit Conservation District showing the biochar kiln.
A short video from Pacific Conservation Districts shares how no-till farming is helping a local grower improve soil health, reduce costs, and protect water quality.
This $2.4M river restoration project on the Satsop River includes reshaping the riverbank and adding log jams to improve water flow and create a better habitat for wildlife. With 400+ acres of riparian restoration planned, the project is already helping to reduce flooding and improve the river's health.
