Regenerative farming boosts soil health and carbon storage in urban areas.
Regenerative farming methods at the University of Washington student farm have led to an increase in topsoil thickness and soil organic matter content over the past 20 years. By reducing tillage and chemical fertilizer use, the farm has seen a yearly increase in topsoil thickness of 0.86 cm and a 0.5% yearly increase in soil organic matter. This has resulted in a significant increase in total organic carbon storage in the soil, showing the potential of these practices to improve soil health and productivity in urban agriculture settings.