
Soil is the skin of the earth
It begins as rock that is broken down by plants, animals, and the elements; it blends with other materials, and becomes the foundation of our the forests, grasslands and fields.
In this course we will explore how soil works and what makes it possible for plants to grow in soil at all.
1: Soil Basics
- The Story of Soil
- Living Soil
- Soil Types
2: The State of Soil
- Farmers and Soil
- Trends in Agriculture
- Global Threats to Soil
- Soil and Society
3: Sustainable Soil
- Feeding Soil, Feeding Ourselves
- Building and Regenerating Soil
- Local and Global Solutions
Instructors: Members of the Living Soil Forum
Price: Free
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