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The Alliance and Perdue Farms are sharing the results of a three-year pilot project proving that when financial and technical barriers are eliminated, conservation adoption skyrockets.
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As part of the spring 2026 Project Clean Stream season, the Alliance teamed up with multiple corporate partners to help clean waterways across the watershed.
In 1999, Pamunkey was proclaimed the official state soil of Virginia. Pamunkey was chosen to represent Virginia because of its deep connection to the James River.
Sassafras was chosen to represent Maryland because of its massive footprint and high agricultural productivity, presenting few limitations for most land uses.
First established in 1960 in Carbon County, Hazleton was selected as PA’s state soil for its massive footprint and economic significance. It is the most extensive soil series in Pennsylvania, covering more than 1.5 million acres across half of the state’s counties.
The Alliance has partnered with Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd., one of the nation’s leading Pekin duck producers, to integrate conservation best management practices that reduce nutrient runoff, strengthen biosecurity, and improve long-term environmental health across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Just as a botanist classifies plants or a zoologist classifies animals, soil scientists use soil taxonomy to categorize the diverse soil found around the world.
J-Team Dairy Farm milks 220 cows, with a focus on strong herd genetics and high milk quality. The family farms 175 acres, growing crops including corn, rye, and triticale, and approaches farming with sustainability and animal comfort in mind.
Tillage is a particularly common tool in organic grain production because of its uses in weed control. One impact of tillage is that it breaks up the soil structure. However, soil’s structure is what holds it together and reduces erosion from wind or rain.
Climate-based practices leverage innovations in agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
