Dr. Arriaga, Soil Extension Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses the principles of soil health. Soil health can sometimes seem like a buzz word and there is some confusion around what it really is. In this podcast, you'll not only learn what soil health is, but you'll also learn about soil aggregation, the benefits of soil health, how soil health can be measured, and what you can do to improve soil health on your farm. Dr. Arriaga breaks down this complex topic and provides useable information that is accessible to all listeners. If you're curious about soil health, this podcast is for you.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

• Soil Health Nexus: https://soilhealthnexus.org/
  • Soil Health Matrix Decision Tool: https://soilhealthnexus.org/soil-health-matrix-tool/

Season 1 - Soil + Water Conservation Conversations
Hosted by Kim Meyer, former agronomist and watershed program coordinator with Yahara WINS, this season of podcasts connects you to farmers and other experts on the topic of water quality. You will hear from farmers that are utilizing conservation practices on their farms in southern Wisconsin. You’ll learn about the farm, the farmer, the conservation practice that they have successfully implemented on their farm, as well as the challenges they’ve faced and how they have overcome these challenges. Beyond feeding our world, clean water is one of the many ecosystem services agriculture can provide. Agriculture is not the problem, rather, it is the solution to protecting and improving our local water quality. Learn more about Yahara WINS at www.yaharawins.org.