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Soil Health Assessment Center

NRCS CEMA 216 forms

Under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, CEMA 216 (Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity) Soil Health Testing is a financial assistance opportunity to get testing and consultations that helps producers use and track the results of regenerative farming practices. Unlike a standard soil test, CEMA 216 is a soil health measure of how your soil is functioning — including biological activity, carbon cycling, and structural stability. Results are tracked over time, so you can see whether practices like cover crops or reduced tillage are making a difference.

Please print, complete and submit the applicable form along with your samples to SHAC