Let’s talk dirt. We need a new conversation on soils, the foundation of our agricultural heritage. This discussion should include their current condition, their historic role and their promise to ensure the survival of humans and the planet. Since the dawn of crop cultivation, we have used soil to secure our future, rarely acknowledging that it is a living thing prone to overuse and continually needing care and nourishment. Our limited knowledge about the collective…
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