Join the Expert Network

Soil Health Exchange is a farmer Q&A platform connecting producers across the U.S. and beyond with evidence-based agronomic guidance. As a volunteer expert, every answer you contribute is published under your name, geo-tagged to the farm's location, and permanently attributed to you — building a public record of your real-world impact.

Your expert profile includes a dedicated public page, full attribution on every answer, and an Impact Card tracking the acres, states, and farmers you've reached. It's a citable, visible record that your research translates into practice — useful for CVs, grant applications, and job searches.

We review every application and typically respond within a few days.

Tell Us About Yourself

Personal & Professional Identity

Basic information about you and your professional background.

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Optional. Links your profile to your scholarly identity.

Research & Expertise

Tell us about your areas of focus and experience.

Areas of Expertise *

Select all that apply.

Which regions, states, or countries does your work primarily cover?

U.S. Cropping System Experience

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Describe your soil health background, current research focus, and what topics you'd enjoy helping producers with. (100–300 words)

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Availability & Fit

Help us understand how you'd like to contribute.

Preferred Question Format

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By submitting this form, you're letting us know you'd like to volunteer your expertise. We'll review your application and reach out about next steps.

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What happens next?

We'll review your background and get back to you within a few days. Once you're in, your expert profile goes live automatically and you'll get access to the Expert Portal where you can browse open questions, claim topics that match your expertise, and publish answers under your name.