P-SHEC and what it means for planners, producers, and the bottom line
Webinar Details
When:
Mar 2, 2026 12:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:10 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Michelle Perez, Sr. Liaison Between Research & On the Ground Practice
- Ben Wiercinski, Senior Economist
- Meng Li, Senior Soil Health Specialist
- Chellie Maples, Agricultural Economist
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
This webinar will introduce P-SHEC to planners who work with producers and landowners to provide them economically viable and sustainable alternatives.
While soil health practices such as cover crops, no-till, and nutrient management are associated with improvements to water quality, drought resilience, and soil organic matter, some farmers may be reluctant to adopt new practices due to the uncertainty of potential costs of implementing a practice.
To address that challenge, American Farmland Trust (AFT), in partnership with USDA NRCS, developed a Predictive Soil Health Economic Calculator (P-SHEC) Tool to use with row crop farmers interested in adopting soil health practices. P-SHEC is a user-friendly online tool that estimates the potential long-term costs and benefits of adopting certain soil health practices, aiming to provide users with better-informed decision-making support. This tool should be used alongside conservation technical assistance and planning.
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