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Soil Health is the Foundation of a New Green Revolution

We often think of soil as “just dirt”—something to be cleaned or discarded, but the truth is soil plays a crucial role in our food system. Soil is made up of microorganisms and nutrients that are required for crops to grow. Despite its importance, however, soil health has historically been disregarded in favor of prioritizing agricultural productivity. Fortunately, a new trend focusing on maintaining soil health has the potential to usher in a New Green Revolution.