Soils
Introduction
In the Why Organic? I talked a little bit about the history of the Rodale Institute and the origins of the organic movement. In this module, I'll explain why it is important to build the soil as the foundation of your organic future. Investing in a healthy soil ecosystem creates a hospitable and beneficial environment that accumulates and pays dividends over time.
This module has four lessons:
• Healthy soil
• Soil monitoring
• Soil management practices
• Composts
By the end of this module, you will be able to identify healthy soil and its relationship to healthy crops, understand soil testing, understand soil management practices and begin filling out your Organic System Plan.
This module will take approximately two hours to complete.