About this episode
Soil is a living and dynamic resource. It provides critical services essential for life, including food production, shelter, and water filtration. It supports plant growth, serves as a habitat for countless organisms and even supplies antibiotics. Humans depend on soil for waste management, water purification, and as a foundation for infrastructure. In part eight of our Program Priority Series, guest Tessa Halloran goes over soil health. In this episode, Tessa covers: What is the soil health program priority? What is soil health? The Soil Food Web Simple steps to care for your soil Components of soil texture Ways to evaluate your soil for improvement Common soil challenges in Washington