Clinton CFB’s 2026 Soil Summit 

As part of Clinton County Farm Bureau’s (CFB) 2026 Nutrient Stewardship Grant project, we are excited to welcome Ray Archuleta back to Clinton County for our 2026 Soil Summit on Thursday, March 5th, at the St. Rose Development Club. 

Archuleta is an internationally recognized agronomist, educator, and leading voice in the soil health movement.  He last visited Clinton County in 2018 and has since been featured in the Kiss the Ground and Common Ground documentaries highlighting regenerative agriculture.  With more than 30 years of experience working with farmers and conservation professionals, Ray is known for translating complex soil science into practical, field-ready strategies.  After retiring from NRCS in 2017, he founded Understanding Ag, LLC and the Soil Health Academy to teach Biomimicry strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil function on a national scale. 

At the Soil Summit, Ray will challenge attendees to rethink traditional soil management by focusing on soil biology, structure, and function.  He will share real-world examples demonstrating how practices such as reducing disturbance, keeping soil covered, increasing plant diversity, and maintaining living roots can improve water infiltration, nutrient cycling, and long-term farm sustainability.  Whether you are just beginning your soil health journey or looking to refine your current practices, Ray’s insights will leave you inspired, informed, and equipped to build healthier soils, increase yield, and reduce costly inputs for the long term. 

Join us for an informative Soil Summit beginning with a catered meal from Popeye’s Chophouse from 6–7 p.m., followed by Ray’s presentation at 7:00 p.m. and a Q&A session.  Eligible producers can also be entered into a drawing to subsidize 40-acres of cover crop seed to get them started on their own regenerative journey for Fall 2026. 

Registration is required by Wednesday, February 25th. For more information, contact the Clinton CFB office or visit www.clintoncofb.org.