Soil Sisters: Rehabilitating Texas Farm and Ranch Land

Soil Is Sexy with Andie Marsh


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The Soil Sisters welcome Andie Marsh, a soil health practitioner and founder of Rhizos, LLC. Andie shares her approach to improving soil health - from backyard gardens to farmland - using a microscope to assess soil microbiomes and methods for addressing soil issues. The conversation covers the impact of biological restoration, delving into Johnson Su bioreactors and other composting techniques, the role of fungi in soil health, and the importance of maintaining predator-prey balance in soil ecosystems. The episode also explores practical tools for gardeners and the impact of regenerative agriculture on climate change. The gals discuss an innovative on-farm trial proposal using industrial hemp and regenerative conservation practices to enhance soil health. This chat underscores the collaboration required for sustainable land stewardship and the critical role of soil biology.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast

00:08 Andie Marsh's Background and Expertise

02:34 The Impact of Soil Health Practices

06:21 Mushrooms and Soil Health

11:14 Practical Soil Management Tips

21:14 Soil Health Principles and On-Farm Trials

27:35 High-Level Basics of Soil Testing

28:45 Composting Methods: Johnson Su and Vermi-Compost

29:07 Building a Johnson Su Bioreactor

37:54 Compost Extract vs. Compost Tea

39:10 Managing Weeds and Soil Health

44:06 Microscope Use in Soil Analysis

49:15 Essential Tools for Composting

50:40 Concluding Thoughts and Future Collaborations

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