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Plants and Soil

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Soil health is the cornerstone of the organic agricultural system. Theorganic soil reason for this is simple: healthy soil makes for healthy plants from which healthy products can be made.

Using such practices as composting, cover cropping, and crop rotation, organic farmers work hard to build nutrient-rich soil. In the process, they strive to preserve and protect natural habitats with the understanding that a diverse biological landscape helps to feed both people and the planet.

Read on to learn more about the important relationship between organic practices, soil health, and biodiversity.

Soil Health

Species Diversity