Advanced Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Certificate Course March 10 - April 28

Cornell University’s Soil Health Program will offer the Advanced Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture International Certificate Course from March 10 through April 28, 2026. The eight-week course will be held virtually and is designed for agricultural practitioners, educators, advisors and students seeking advanced, science-based training in soil health and regenerative agriculture.

The international course covers soil health from foundational principles through the latest research and applied management strategies. Instruction combines live lectures, guided self-study, assessment and applied project work.

“This course is designed to connect solid soil science with practical decision-making,” said Harold van Es, professor of soil and crop sciences at Cornell University. “Participants gain the tools needed to measure, manage and improve soil health across a wide range of agricultural systems.”

Course structure

The course is organized into two sections: Principles of Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture and Managing Soil Health for Regenerative Agriculture. Participants complete eight modules over eight weeks. Each module includes approximately two hours of lectures, three hours of self-study and assessment, and access to virtual office hours with instructors.

The course concludes with a project-based assignment that allows participants to apply course concepts to real-world agricultural or educational contexts.

Instructors

Instruction is provided by Cornell University-affiliated scientists and leaders in soil health and regenerative agriculture:

• Dr. Deborah Aller, Director, New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education
• Dr. Joseph Amsili, Director, New York Soil Health Program
• Dr. Matt Ryan, Professor of Sustainable Cropping Systems
• Dr. Harold van Es, Professor of Soil Science

Certificate and micro-credential

Participants who successfully complete the course receive a Certificate in Advanced Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture and earn a micro-credential, recognizing advanced training and applied competency in soil health and regenerative agriculture.

About the Cornell Soil Health Program

The Cornell Soil Health Program is a research, education and outreach initiative focused on advancing soil health through science-based assessment and management. The program works with farmers, land managers and agricultural professionals to support resilient and productive agroecosystems. Various funding sources support the program's impactful work, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

More information, including registration details, is available at soilhealthtraining.org.

Registration rates:

• $300 standard rate
• $150 discounted rate for participants from developing countries (IMF classification)
• $75 discounted rate for New York State residents and students