Green Cover: SE Kansas Soil Health Conference

Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Clapperton

A globally recognized soil ecologist and founder of Rhizoterra Inc., Dr. Clapperton is renowned for her leadership in promoting nutrient-dense, healthy soils, and for her captivating ability to blend scientific insight with practical solutions. Having served as a rhizosphere ecologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for 16 years, she helped pioneer the use of cover crops, no-till systems, and integrated cropping strategies as tools for enhancing soil biota and soil structure. Her work has revealed how diverse rotations and regenerative practices can significantly increase nutrient density in food, including dramatic boosts in key elements like zinc. Dr. Clapperton continues to inspire across the globe through Rhizoterra, advancing soil health science and supporting farmers in measuring and improving nutrient-rich production systems GroundswellAcres U.S.A.® Magazine.

Farmer-led panels

The conference will also feature farmer-led panels on topics such as…

• Regenerative Cropping Practices
  Discover practical approaches to diverse rotations and cover crop integration.
• Regenerative Biological Integration
  Explore the role of soil biology—including microbes, mycorrhizae, and earthworms—in ecosystem resilience and fertility.
• Regenerative Livestock Production
  Learn how livestock systems can contribute to soil health and overall farm vitality.
• Agroforestry
  See how integrating trees, perennials, and diversified systems can improve soil health, water retention, and long-term farm profitability.