Gaining Ground Virginia

Partnering to improve soils, farms, lives in VA

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    • Successful no-till farmers tell their stories
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In their own words…

A farming revolution is spreading across Virginia. Crop producers are switching to continuous no-till systems; livestock farmers are switching to rotational grazing. Both approaches save the farmer time and money. They also benefit the land, restoring soil health and dramatically cutting runoff and erosion. The net result is more profitable and productive farms—and better water quality downstream. >> Read more, watch videos

About Us

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Led by NRCS, our project brings together a coalition dedicated to improving the economic and environmental sustainability of Virginia agriculture.  A core belief uniting us is that the long-term health of our rural economies and water quality will ultimately depend on how well we take care of our soil.  Read More…

Movies

  • About the Gaining Ground movies
  • Successful no-till farmers tell their stories
  • Successful graziers tell their stories

Resources

  • More About Farmer-­to-­Farmer Networking
  • More Technical Resources
  • Run-off and Root Box Demonstrations

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Endorsements

This is nothing less than outstanding! Well done showcasing farmers who are each successfully managing a continuous no till and cover cropping system. There is no better way to move farmers toward increased profitability and environmental stewardship then to have farmers, who have discovered solutions, leading the way.

Steve Groff, Pennsylvania No-till Famer and Cover Crop Pioneer
Cover Crop Solutions

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