Mid-Atlantic Advanced Soil Health Training Program Accepting Applications

American Farmland Trust and partner organizations are accepting applications from farmers and agricultural service providers in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania to participate in the 2027 Advanced Soil Health Training Program. Farmers must have grain crops in their rotation to be eligible. The program includes hands-on training, peer learning, and farmer-led mentorship. Participants are eligible for incentive payments including $750 for attending the Groundwork Conference in Feburary 2027, $750 per scheduled training session in 2027, and additional incentives for developing mentor networks and Soil Health Roadmaps. Apply by November 1, 2026.