We have developed an interdisciplinary and trans-institutional team of growers, private and public educators and researchers, USDA scientists, and private sector with extensive direct experience in part or all aspects of the proposed work. Several of the team members are directly involved in education and outreach activities and the team reflects the connection between producers-extension-research-industry, which is indispensable to promote innovative sustainable endeavors.
Our work strengthens the dialogue between producers and researchers in the joint effort to foster agricultural competitiveness and adoption of best practices while enhancing and preserving soil health and promoting soil C sequestration.