Enhancing Soil Function and Plant Health with Locally Available Resources

This lesson focuses on the use of locally available resources to enhance soil function and plant health in the short and longg term. This resource is intended to be a concise and practicea guide for local producers and includes a description of each input, the pros and cons of use, specific conditions. Recommendations for further reading are provided for those interested in more comprehensive information. Additionally, Hanai Ai, is an excellent online resource that includes a searchable database with monthly additions on local variety trials and applied research on the topics of carbon amendments, organic fertilizers and soil health practices.