Conservation Starts Here CTIC Conservation Connector Helps Producers Discover Local Programs and Technical Assistance All In One Place We're working to bring clarity and accessibility to conservation programs by creating a one-stop shop for farmers, ranchers and advisers. The CTIC Conservation Connector, now in development, is bringing conservation programs and local technical assistance to producers on a single platform. Conservation Starts Here     There's nothing else like it. The Conservation Connector directory allows users to search programs by crop, conservation practice, and geography, allowing producers to find local programs that fit their operation, and more ...more

Crystal Hatfield Operations Director Crystal is responsible for the overall administration. Crystal also handles memberships, sponsorships, and tour registrations. Crystal assists the executive director with all other day to day operations. Crystal joined CTIC in the fall of 2014. Sue Tull Project Director Sue joined CTIC in 2013. She works with multiple projects and partners and also assists CTIC staff with events, communications and administration. Sue spent most of her career in plant breeding research as a soybean technician and plant pathology lab manager. She has also worked with two Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Indiana, as a district technician and ...more

At CTIC it is our mission to champion, promote and provide information on sustainable agricultural systems that conserve and enhance soil, water, air and wildlife resources and are productive and profitable. CTIC is proud to be a clearinghouse of information on conservation agriculture. CTIC continues to advance practical systems that improve soil health and water quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resilience to intensifying climate change, and deliver other environmental benefits. We also vow to connect stakeholders committed to improving the sustainability of American agriculture, including reducing agriculture’s greenhouse gas footprint, and serve as an unbiased source of ...more

Unlock the Power of Membership with CTIC At CTIC, we're committed to driving innovation and fostering collaboration in the realm of conservation technology.   By becoming a member of CTIC, you're not just joining an organization; you're joining a community of like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to making a difference in the world of agriculture and conservation.   Whether you're an individual looking to make a personal impact, a business wanting to align with sustainability goals, or an organization seeking to foster positive change, CTIC membership is your gateway to a world of opportunities, knowledge, and ...more

This page is your gateway to the inner workings of the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC). Our Board of Directors Meetings are where we discuss important strategies and decisions that influence our efforts in promoting sustainability and conservation in agriculture.   On this page, you'll find information about our past and upcoming meetings, including meeting agendas and minutes. We believe in transparency and open communication, and this page reflects our commitment to sharing the discussions and decisions that drive CTIC's mission.   Join us as we provide insight into our board's vision and work, which plays a ...more

Croplands Remote sensing-derived, CONUS-wide cropland data for cover crops and tillage, spanning 2015-2021. The available data include soil carbon and GHG outcomes based on application of the DNDC model.   Learn More Data Release September 2023 Grasslands Remote sensing-derived, CONUS-wide grassland metrics calculated from data spanning 2015–2021. The available data include soil carbon and GHG outcomes based on application of the DNDC model.   Learn More Data Release April 2024 Livestock CONUS-wide estimates of annual, state-scale enteric- and manure-based GHG emissions for dairy and beef systems, during a recent baseline year (2020).     Download Report   Download Workbook Data Release ...more

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Introduction CTIC has partnered since 2010 with Regrow and The Nature Conservancy on the development, testing and application of the Operational Tillage Information System (OpTIS), an automated system to map tillage, residue cover, winter cover, and soil health practices using remote sensing data. The latest version of the OpTIS data are available below for Croplands. Timed with the April 2024 update to the visualization tool, the partners released analogous data for Grasslands. Later in 2024 (October), the state-scale Livestock GHG Inventory was released (as a report and an Excel workbook). All pages include charts and maps to further enhance identification of trends ...more

Introduction CTIC has partnered since 2010 with Regrow and The Nature Conservancy on the development, testing and application of the Operational Tillage Information System (OpTIS), an automated system to map tillage, residue cover, winter cover, and soil health practices using remote sensing data. The latest version of the OpTIS data are available below for Croplands. Timed with the April 2024 update to the visualization tool, the partners released analogous data for Grasslands. Later in 2024 (October), the state-scale Livestock GHG Inventory was released (as a report and an Excel workbook). All pages include charts and maps to further enhance identification of trends ...more

Welcome to CTIC's Farmers for Soil Health Program At the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), we are proud partners in the Farmers for Soil Health Program, a collaborative effort initiated by the National Corn Growers Association, United Soybean Board, and the National Pork Board. Our mission is to drive positive change in agriculture, one field at a time. About Farmers for Soil Health Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) is a farmer-driven sustainability program designed to enhance soil health and promote the adoption of cover crops. With a bold vision of expanding cover crops to 30 million acres by 2030, FSH is ...more