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