NRCS Soil Health Partnership Roundtable
Strengthening collaboration, supporting field-based learning, and engaging partners across the soil health community
Raleigh, NC | October 27, 2026
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold an in-person Soil Health Partnership Roundtable session to highlight science, technology, and producer-focused innovation on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at North Carolina State University.
The Roundtable is a partner-driven forum where stakeholders from Federal and state agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, industry, and technology organizations share knowledge, practical insights, emerging innovations, and soil health practices. Each session features NRCS updates, partner presentations, and demonstrations that advance soil health implementation.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
- Time: 9:00 am – 12 noon EDT
- Location: North Carolina State University, Plant Sciences Building, Room: Seminar B&C, 840 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Parking: 851 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC (Pay Lot)
Technology Demonstrations
This opportunity for in-person engagement will include interagency demonstrations where the NRCS and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will jointly showcase cutting-edge advancements. Attendees will have the opportunity to view demonstrations of the PlantMap3D precision agriculture technology, the Soil Health Assessment Protocol and Evaluation (SHAPE) tool, and a refreshed, nationally applicable Biochar Atlas, alongside other soil health innovations.
Partner Participation & RSVP
Partners from across the soil health landscape are encouraged to join and take advantage of peer learning opportunities. Seating is limited at this event.
To reserve your seat(s), please respond by October 13, 2026.
Partners wishing to deliver a five-minute lightning presentation or propose an onsite demonstration may email a topic description, presenter name, and any equipment needs to Carl Koch at carl.koch@usda.gov by Wednesday, October 13. Please use the subject line: “Soil Health Partnership Roundtable, Presentation.”
The Soil Health Partnership Roundtable agenda is available on the NRCS website. For more information on NRCS Soil Health efforts, please visit the NRCS website for new and improved resources.
© 2026 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Soil Health Partnership
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