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Soil Food Web School

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Training organization founded by soil microbiologist Elaine Ingham, covering compost biology, microscope identification of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and biological soil amendments. Free articles and webinars sit alongside paid certification courses in regenerative soil management.

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rodaleinstitute.org

Rodale Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization advancing organic farming and regenerative agriculture. The site provides research results, soil-health guides, practical farming resources, and information on programs, events, and trainings for farmers, gardeners, and advocates.

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NRCS Soils

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service hub for soil survey data, web soil mapping tools and soil health guidance. Growers and students can look up a field's soil series, interpret its properties, and find management practices for erosion and organic matter.

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Soil Podcast

Short interview series from the European Commission explaining EU Mission Soil: its targets for soil health by 2030, the living labs and research projects it funds, and how policy, science and farming intersect across member states.

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Building Soils for Better Crops, 4th Edition

A 394-page ecological soil management text, free as a PDF from USDA SARE. Covers organic matter dynamics, soil biology, physical structure, compost, cover crops, rotations, tillage and nutrient management, with farm case studies throughout.

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soilhealth.org

SoilHealth.org is the official site of the Soil Health Institute, providing science-based guidance on soil health, including indicators, testing methods, best practices, and research resources for land managers and educators.

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Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils

Condensed version of the standard Brady and Weil soil science textbook. Covers soil formation, physical and chemical properties, water movement, organic matter, nutrient cycling and classification, giving readers the vocabulary and models used in professional soil work.

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