Soil
Sustainability
Protecting the Foundation of a Sustainable Future
Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture, and it reaches far beyond the farm. Through erosion control, carbon sequestration, and reduced runoff, sustainable soil management practices benefit both your crop and the broader environment.
Wilbur-Ellis helps growers implement regenerative approaches like reduced tillage, cover cropping, and precise nutrient applications to protect soil structure, promote biodiversity, and minimize downstream impact.
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Our team is here to help identify the soil health strategies and products that best fit your fields and orchards.
Soil Sustainability Solutions
Reduce erosion and protect waterways
Minimizing bare ground and improving soil aggregation helps reduce sediment runoff and nutrient loss. Our solutions help keep soil in place, protecting not just your farm, but the watersheds connected to it.
Build resilient soils with regenerative practices
Sustainable soil starts with reducing disturbance and increasing biological activity. We support practices like cover crops, diverse rotations, compost additions, and no-till systems that help soils store more carbon and retain nutrients over time.
Optimize inputs, maximize impact
Precision fertility tools allow growers to deliver nutrients exactly where and when they’re needed. That reduces waste, limits leaching, and keeps your soil functioning as a living ecosystem—not just a growing medium.
Explore practical ways to generate and sustain better soil.
Global Insights & Resources
Is Controlled Environmental Agriculture the Future of Farming?
Consumer demand for locally grown, organic produce and a traceable food supply continues to increase without showing signs of stopping—and demand for greenhouse-grown crops, in particular, already outstrips supply. As a result, more growers are adding or...
How to collect and use data to improve orchard sustainability
Wilbur-Ellis’ integrated teams of scouts, consultants and agronomy and water management experts help guide decision-making.
Any grower can cut costs and increase ROI sustainably
Diverse landscapes that support a variety of crops pave the way for numerous opportunities to cut costs and increase return on investment.
We’re here to help
Our team is here as a partner through current sustainability challenges – and prepared for the changes and opportunities of the future – to find the products and practices that will help you maintain your land for generations to come.
Soil Sampling
Dig into your soil’s nutrient availability and discover the solutions and products tailored to improving your soil.
Water Management
Maximize your water usage with optimized timing, expertly interpreted data, and regulatory guidance to improve the quality and size of your yield.
Food Safety Compliance
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