Here at Pathfinders, we truly value soil quality. It is what makes up the nutrients in our foods to nourish our bodies with all it needs. Without improving the soil quality, we don’t have what makes up a properly functioning diet. Quality soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful …
The Impact of Soil Health
How Important is Soil Health in Your Daily Life? Think about what you had for breakfast this morning or supper last night. Can you name the role soil played in the life of the food you consumed? Did you eat fruits or vegetables? What about your protein? Any grains? All of these are nurtured either by soil directly or by …
How and Why Should We Improve Iowa’s Soil Quality?
When you think of Iowa, the first thing that probably comes to mind is cornfields, maybe baseball fields in cornfields, but still – cornfields. This might lead you to believe that farmers and other ag workers are the highest stakeholders when it comes to soil quality. After all, much of their livelihood revolves around having quality soil to produce quality …