Stories From the Soil – Episode 4: 'Carbon: A Buried Treasure'
Stories From the Soil – Episode 4: 'Carbon: A Buried Treasure'
There is some controversy about whether you can actually increase carbon in soils in certain growing regions. In this weeks episode we will hear from farmers and researchers in the San Joaquin Valley of California who are teaming up to flip the script on our conventional thinking. Hear from veteran farmer and soil health builder, John Diener, on the impact reduced disturbance has had on his bottom line. Gain insight from Jeffrey Mitchell, PhD (Cropping Systems Specialist from UC Davis Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center) on the exciting new frontiers of the ground beneath our feet.
Best way to fix any soil problems: don’t till, add loads and loads of compost (even in the form of cover crops) on top – no tilling. Ask Charles Dowding
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That’s some of the worst soil I’ve ever seen.