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Soil Carbon and Soil Health in Pasture Systems with Laura Paine

In this presentation, Laura Paine, UW–Madison Extension grazing outreach coordinator, explores how managed grazing systems influence soil carbon storage and overall soil health. She explains the science behind soil organic matter formation, the role of soil texture, and what producers can realistically expect from practices aimed at increasing soil carbon. Laura reviews research showing major carbon gains when cropland is converted to perennial pasture, the benefits of species diversity, and the limits of manipulating grazing residuals or rest periods for carbon outcomes. She emphasizes that good grazing management—rotation, adequate residual, rest, and plant diversity—supports productive pastures and healthy soils, but that soil carbon changes happen slowly and require patience. Resources: UW–Madison Extension Grazing Resources: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.... --- At University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, we are working to integrate accessibility into our web, video, and audio content. If you experience accessibility barriers using our web, audio, or video content or would like to request complete captions, alternative languages, or other alternative formats, please contact us at accessibility@extension.wisc.edu. You will receive a response within 3 business days. There’s no added cost to you for these services. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.