Soil Sense Consulting ———
Empowering People Through Ecologically Informed Stewardship
At Soil Sense Consulting, we help farmers, ranchers, and landowners across the Columbia Plateau and beyond make sense of their soil and landscape. Through holistic planning, technical assistance, and implementation support, we aim to increase your eco-literacy and restore the connection between healthy soils, a resilient ecosystem, and thriving operations.
Whether you’re a dry land wheat producer in eastern Washington, a regenerative grazier in Oregon, or a tribal land steward building resilience for future generations, we work with you to co-create practical, place-based solutions.
Our Mission
To empower land stewards with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to regenerate soil health, optimize productivity, and build resilient relationships with the land.
Helping Land Stewards Achieve Sustainable Success
Soil Sense Consulting is rooted in a commitment to helping farmers, ranchers, and landowners restore ecological function, improve profitability, and build deeper relationships with their land. We work across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California, with a focus on the Columbia Plateau eco-region.
We often serve:
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Tribal producers
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Veteran and beginning farmers
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Women and BIPOC landowners
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Producers interested in regenerative and holistic practices
Our consulting philosophy draws from holistic management, regenerative agriculture, and systems thinking—because we believe land stewardship is not just about inputs or an enterprise, but people, community, and the natural world.
Our Process
Collaborative and Transparent
Working with Soil Sense Consulting means walking alongside a partner who respects your knowledge and offers guidance rooted in science, observation, and the land’s context. Each step is tailored to your goals, your operation, and your landscape.
1. Initial Consultation — Understanding Your Context
We begin with a conversation to understand your goals, challenges, land history, and current management. This step grounds our approach in the realities of your operation and your vision for the future.
2. Planning & Baseline Assessment — Mapping the Path Forward
Together, we develop a spatial and temporal framework to guide your management. We establish ecological and operational baselines to monitor soil health, plant communities, water use, and productivity—ensuring your plan reflects both ecosystem needs and business priorities.
3. Plan Review & Revision — Adapting for Resilience
We analyze your crop rotations, grazing strategies, and inputs to assess what’s working and where we can improve. Through a practical cost-benefit lens, we refine your plan to support both long-term stewardship and economic viability.
4. Ongoing Reassessment — Staying Responsive
As conditions evolve, we revisit your monitoring sites, evaluate outcomes, and make adjustments. This adaptive process ensures your land continues to move toward greater ecological function, resilience, and profitability.
Consulting & Technical Assistance
We offer tailored support to help producers transition toward regenerative agriculture, improve management strategies, and troubleshoot operational challenges. From one-time questions to full enterprise reviews, we bring practical insight and ecological perspective to your decision-making.
Monitoring & Sampling
We provide in-field and lab-based soil and plant testing to track ecosystem health and management outcomes. Our methods help you monitor trends, validate practices, and adapt based on what your land is telling you.
Conservation Planning & Mapping
We create NRCS-compatible conservation plans and land base maps to support funding applications and long-term stewardship. As a certified TSP, we also assist with certification audits and ensure your plan meets program requirements.
