Teaching people practices that restore soil and maintain soil
keeping soil healthy
The degradation of land and soils is affecting at least 3.2 billion people; 40 percent of the world’s population.
Results of land Shortage
Many people do not know how to plant vegetables or maintain healthy soil. But there are other ways to learn to plant and grow vegetables even when there is less land. Soils facts:
food is less nutritious when the soil is unhealthy.
degradation of land and soils is affecting at least 3.2 billion people.
What makes soil healthy?
To have healthy soil we need to identify if our soil is unhealthy.
What to look for:
Unhealthy soil has either low or high phosphorus and nitrogen. Phosphorus assists in flowering and the formation of seeds and strong roots. Nitrogen in the soil is the most important element for plant development. Having the right amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus will help your soil and your crops receive all the necessary nutrients.
Moisture levels
Overley compacted
let’s Do It for Future Generations
Tips when planting that keep soil healthy
Teaching people practices that restore soil and maintain soil is critical to ensure the food security and the well-being of generations to come.