Farm and ranch help from Fallon to Elko
Soil Solutions works with growers and ranchers in Churchill County, including the farm ground around Fallon, and in Elko County's ranch country. These are two of Northern Nevada's important agricultural areas, and both come with their own soil and water challenges.
We help producers improve soil health, move toward organic, and set up regenerative systems that make sense for their operations.
Local conditions
The Fallon area is irrigated farmland in the Lahontan Valley, where crops like alfalfa and hay depend on water delivered through irrigation districts. Desert soils here can be prone to salt buildup and low organic matter, so soil testing and good soil biology matter a great deal.
Elko County is high, cold, and dominated by rangeland and ranching, with short growing seasons and large distances between properties. Grazing management, water development, and keeping rangeland soils covered are central concerns.
How we can help
In Churchill County, we often focus on soil testing, custom microbial liquid amendments, organic transition planning, and composting. In Elko County, the focus is more often on regenerative ranching and livestock systems, water harvesting for stock and pasture, and erosion control. We can also provide consulting and workshops for producer groups.
Get in touch to talk about your operation.
Getting started in Churchill County and Elko County
Most projects start with a phone call or a note through our contact form. We will ask about your property, how it is used today, and what you would like it to do. Next is usually a site visit, where we walk the land, look at soil, slope, and water, and talk through options. Many people start with soil testing so the plan is built on real information. From there you get practical recommendations and a sensible order of work, whether the project is a backyard homestead or a working farm or ranch.
Services in this area
Organic Transition & New Farm Setup, Soil Testing, Custom Microbial Liquid Amendments, Livestock & Animal Systems, Permaculture Design, Soil Regeneration, Water Harvesting: Swales, Ponds & Keyline, Earthworks, Erosion Control, Food Forest Systems, Market Garden Setup, Composting Systems, Workshops & Consulting.