Learn about the advatages of regenerating soil
We have compiled information from all over the internet on all things relating to healthy soil and regenerating earth. Below are some introductry videos for those who are wanting to get a quick overview of what the beneftis of healthy soil are and how to achieve it.
If you scroll a little further down the page you will find a whole treasure trove of content for those wanting to dig deep. Content includes, scientific studies and research, books, videos, podcasts, articles guides and more.
Learn about Nutrient Cycling and the interactions that happen between soil microorganisms and plants!
In this animation you’ll see how soil microbes can create good structure in any type of soil!
How does the Soil Food Web suppress pests and diseases? A balanced soil biome leads to a healthy plant that is covered by a protective community of beneficial microorganisms.
How does the Soil Food Web contribute to Carbon Sequestration? Learn how fungal hyphae play a part to create a healthy soil biome!
- “Embarking on a second green revolution for sustainable agriculture by vermiculture biotechnology using earthworms: Reviving the dreams of Sir Charles Darwin”
- “Vermicompost Leachate Reduces Temperature and Water Stress Effects in Tomato Seedlings”
- “Evaluation of photosynthesis, physiological, and biochemical responses of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L. cv. Pirouz) under water deficit stress and use of vermicompost fertilizer“
- “Effects of Vermicompost on Some Morphological, Physiological and Biochemical Parameters of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. crispa) under Drought Stress”
- “Biostimulants Application in Horticultural Crops under Abiotic Stress Conditions”
- “Evidence of phytohormones and phenolic acids variability in garden-waste-derived vermicompost leachate, a well-known plant growth stimulant”
- “Positive impact of vermicompost leachate on salt stress resistance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) at the seedling stage: a phytohormonal approach”
- “Garden-waste-vermicompost leachate alleviates salinity stress in tomato seedlings by mobilizing salt tolerance mechanisms”
- “Effect of vermicompost on some morphological, physiological and biochemical traits of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under salinity stress”
- “The role of biostimulants and bioeffectors as alleviators of abiotic stress in crop plants”
- “Minimizing hazard impacts of soil salinity and water stress on wheat plants by soil application of vermicompost and biochar”
- “The influence of vermicompost on plant growth characteristics of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) seedlings under saline conditions”
- “Effect of Aqueous Extracts from Vermicomposts on Attacks by Cucumber Beetles (Acalymna vittatum) (Fabr.) on Cucumbers and Tobacco Hornworm (Manduca sexta) (L.) on Tomatoes.”
- “Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Tomato and Lettuce as Affected by Vermicompost Water Extracts (Teas).”
- “The Influence of vermicomposts on plant growth and pest incidence.”
- “The influence of earthworms on nutrient dynamics during the process of vermicomposting.”
- “Microbiological community analysis of vermicompost tea and its influence on the growth of vegetables and cereals.”
- “Microbial diversity of vermicompost bacteria that exhibit useful agricultural traits and waste management potential”
- “Vermicompost as Modulator of Plant Growth and Disease Suppression.”
- “Vermicompost, Its Applications and Derivatives”
- “Vermicomposting Derived Liquids: Fertigation Potential in Urban Farming”
- The Worm Farmer’s Handbook: Mid- to Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Businesses, Municipalities, Schools, and Institutions. Sherman, Rhonda. (2018)
- Vermiculture Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management. Edited by Edwards, Clive A., Arancon, Norman Q., & Sherman, Rhonda. (2011)
- Community-Scale Composting Systems: A Comprehensive Practical Guide for Closing the Food System Loop and Solving Our Waste Crisis. McSweeney, James. (2019)
- The Composting Handbook. Edited by Rynk, Robert, Franciosi, Frank, Weindorf, David, & Black, Ginny. (August 2021)
- The Biological Farmer: A Complete Guide to the Sustainable & Profitable Biological System of Farming (Second Edition). Zimmer, Gary. (2017)
- Hands-On Agronomy: Understanding Soil Fertility & Fertilizer Use. Kinsey, Neal (2013)
- The Farm as Ecosystem: Tapping Nature’s Reservoir (Biology, Geology, Diversity) (Second Edition). Brunetti, Jerry. (2013)
- The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet. Ohlson, Kristin. (2014)
- Mycorrhizal Planet. Phillips, Michael. (2017)
- No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture: Pesticide-Free Methods for Restoring Soil and Growing Nutrient-Rich, High-Yielding Crops. O’Hara, Bryan. (2020)
- For the Love of Soil, Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems, Masters, Nicole, Printable Reality, 2019
- Building Soil, A Down-To-Earth Approach, Murphy, Elizabeth, Cool Springs Press, 2015
- The Art of Balancing Soil Nutrients, A Practical Guide to Interpreting Soil Tests, McKibbon, William, Acres USA, 2012
- Dirt, The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, Logan, William Bryant, Norton Press, 1995
- Growing a Revolution, Bringing Our Soil Back to Life, Montgomery, David R., Norton Press, 2017
- Dirt to Soil, One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture, Brown, Gabe, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2018
- Grain By Grain, A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food, Quinn, Bob, Carlisle, Liz, Island Press2019
- From the Ground Up: A Grower’s Education in Life, Love, and the Movement that’s Changing the Nation, Nolan, Jeanne (2013)
- Seeds of Change: The Living Treasure, Ausubel, Kenny. (1994)
- Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer, Carpenter, Novella. (2009)
- Voodoo Vintners: Oregon’s Astonishing Biodynamic Winegrowers, Cole, Katherine. (2011)
- Soil Science Simplified, Kohnke, H. and Franzmeier, D.P. (1995)
- Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web, Lowenfels, J., & Lewis, W. (2010)
- Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations, Montgomery, David R. (2007)
- Eat Up.Mandel, Lauren. (2013)
- Cows Save the Planet and Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth, Schwartz, Judith D. (2013)
- Call of the Red Warbler, A New Agriculture, A New Earth, Charles Massey, Chelsea Green Publishing. (2017)
- Quality Agriculture, Conversations about Regenerative Agronomy with Innovative Scientists and Growers, John Kempf, Regenerative Agriculture Publishing. (2020)
- What is the Soil Food Web? | Soil Food Web School
- Weed Suppression Using the Soil Food Web | Soil Food Web School
- What is Mycorrhizal Fungi – Animation
- The trailer for Kiss the Ground. Watch it and discover a simple solution for climate change.
- This video features Niels Olsen’s soil carbon project in West Gippsland, Victoria. In one year, the Soilkee system increased: Plant Available Nitrogen ↑ 122%*, Plant Available Phosphorus ↑ 34%*, Plant Available Sulphur ↑ 51%*, Dry Matter up to 30% ↑*, Crude Protein 12%-45%↑*, Soil Carbon ↑ 24% from 3.7% to 4.6%*.
- Vermicomposting: How worms can reduce our waste
- Bonnie Bassler: How bacteria “talk”
- Pam Warhurst: How we can eat our landscapes
- Jason Clay: How big brands can help save biodiversity
- Michael Pollan: A plant’s-eye view
- Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
- TerraVesco–Gardens: A Return to Nature
- Vermicomposting: How worms can reduce our waste
- Bonnie Bassler: How bacteria “talk”
- Pam Warhurst: How we can eat our landscapes
- Jason Clay: How big brands can help save biodiversity
- Michael Pollan: A plant’s-eye view
- Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
- Tractor Time: Lectures and Interviews with Eco-Agriculture Legends.
- Farmerama Radio
- Digging in the Dirt
- Sustainable Living Institute
- Abundant Edge
- Sustainable Nation
- Farms, Food, and You
- The No-till Market Garden
- The Urban Farm
- Food Chain Radio Show
- Vertical Veg
- Living Permaculture
- “The Living Soil: Earthworms”
- “Effects of Vermicomposts on Plant Growth”
- “Nitrate Contamination in California Groundwater: An Integrated Approach to Basin Assessment and Resource Protection”
- “Higher Food Prices and Local Food Labels.”
- “Farming Communities Facing Crisis Over Nitrate Pollution, Study Says”
- “How Sustainable Agriculture Can Address the Environmental and Human Health Harms of Industrial Agriculture.”
- “A Look at California’s Organic Agriculture Production.”
- “Comparison of Production Costs and Resource Use for Organic and Conventional Production Systems.”
- “Sidebar: Interest in Organic Winegrowing is Increasing.”
- “Growth Predicted in Biologically Integrated and Organic Farming.”
- “The Climate Benefits of Organic Agriculture”
- “American Academy of Pediatrics’ clinical report highlights benefits of organic.”
- “Consumer-driven U.S. organic market surpasses $31 billion in 2011.”
- “Industry Statistics and Projected Growth.”
- “Seventy-eight percent of U.S. families say they purchase organic foods.”
- “USDA Celebrates National Farmers Market Week, August 4-10 Confirms Growth and Sustainability in Farmers Markets.”
- Acres U.S.A Magazine
- Mother Earth News
- BioCycle Connect electronic newsletter distributed 48 times per year