May in the Northeast brings a mix of warming days and sometimes stubbornly cool, wet soils. In this one-hour call, we’ll focus on transplanting into variable spring conditions, priming soils with biology, and practical bed prep strategies. We’ll also cover spring amendments, inoculations & preps, with an eye toward how temperature, moisture & pH influence what actually responds early in the season. Bring your experience and discussion points, and have your questions ready!

Join NOFA/Mass for our monthly soil health calls, where we explore the on-farm processes and practices that shape resilient, thriving soils. Our facilitators will guide participants through practical strategies that influence soil integrity in organic systems. Each session offers space to ask questions, discuss specific methodologies, and learn directly from peers about what’s working on their farms. 

Topics range from organic amendments, cover cropping systems, reduced tillage and compaction mitigation strategies, nutrient cycling, soil biology and microbial life, organic systems plans, and other stewardship practices designed to strengthen the long-term health and productivity of your farm.

Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting in March – September

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Register in advance for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

TOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Farmer-to-farmer mentorship, workshops, webinars, field days, technical assistance, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production, the certification process, market opportunities, and more. Read more and sign up to be a mentor or transitioning farmer mentee at organictransition.org