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.

Professional Email *

Professional Title *

Organization / Institution *

State / Province / Region *

Profile Photo

JPG or PNG, minimum 200 × 200 px.

Website / ResearchGate / Google Scholar

ORCID iD

Optional. Links your profile to your scholarly identity.

Areas of Expertise *

Select all that apply.

Geographic Focus *

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

U.S. Cropping System Experience

Brief Bio & Research Background *

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

0 / 100–300 words

Estimated Monthly Availability

Preferred Question Format

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How did you hear about Soil Health Exchange?

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.

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Join the Expert Network

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What happens next?