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The Secret to Healthier Soil? | Soil Health Part 3

Sep 26, 2026 · 34m

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In Part 3 of our Soil Series, I’m diving into soil organic matter and why it’s one of the most important pieces of healthy, productive soil. We’ll look at what organic matter actually is, how it feeds soil biology, improves water retention and soil structure, and the practical ways you can build more of it with compost, mulch, cover crops and less tillage. For more information, read the full blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/soil-organic-matter/ - Thanks to the School of Tradit...