Source: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-05-12/climate-change/nm-groups-work-to-improve-soil-health-mitigate-effects-of-changing-climate/a96621-1

New Mexico’s decades-long drought combined with climate change have more farmers and ranchers embracing the six healthy soil principles, tailoring how each parcel of land is managed.

New Mexico’s farming practices date back at least 2,500 years but the state’s Healthy Soil Working Group said the arid climate and diverse ecology make a one-size-fits-all approach ineffective.