Farm Shopping: Embracing the Regenerative Vision

Stepping into Regenerative Agriculture So, you think you are ready to get on the regenerative agriculture bandwagon?   You are not alone. Farmers,  food think tanks, , environmental groups, indigenous communities,  and even the New York Times are taking interest in regenerative agriculture.  Regenerative production models are recognized as a way to restore the environment, combat … Read more

Global Warming and Nutrition?

Few ideas may seem less intuitive to bring together than global warming and nutrition. Yet, when you remember that health begins in living soil, and all life is stressed by too much heat, the logic starts to fall into place. Scientists correlate climate change with nutrition According to a recent report in Science Advances (summarized in the Vox) … Read more

Why Is Living Soil a Disruptive Innovation?

What is a Disruptive Innovation A disruptive innovation is an innovation that enters the market inconspicuously, at the grass roots, so to speak. Adding remarkable value, often at a low cost, the innovation quickly transforms the marketplace. For more than a century, agricultural advisors have focused on the chemical needs of soils, often at the … Read more

The Johnson-Su Bioreactor Enriches Beneficial Soil Fungi

Stop Turning Your Compost Composting offers a terrific way to culture native microbes that benefit your soil. However, there is more to a good compost than simply building a pile of manure and yard waste. Proper aeration is important to prevent overheating and to ensure that aerobic bacteria-bacteria that consume oxygen, dominate the mixture.  While … Read more