Soil Health

KVNF's weekly call-in gardening show.

What connects the smell of a fresh spring rain and homemade sourdough? What keeps us healthy and happy? Unseen and vast, multitudes of healthy and symbiotic microbes are at the root of much of what makes life good and spring is an excellent time to keep them, and the ways in which we can keep them happy, at top of mind.

The BLM wants to expand protections around Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and that means increased restrictions on oil and gas. The agency held the first public meetings about its proposals this week. Lucas Brady Woods from KSJD reports. Tomorrow, the Montrose Pavilion will host rock stars of agriculture at an all-day event bringing together leaders in regenerative farming and soil health. Kate Redmond speaks with two organizers.

The BLM wants to expand protections around Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and that means increased restrictions on oil and gas. The agency held the first public meetings about its proposals this week. Lucas Brady Woods from KSJD reports. Tomorrow, the Montrose Pavilion will host rock stars of agriculture at an all-day event bringing together leaders in regenerative farming and soil health. Kate Redmond speaks with two organizers.

This week on Local Motion Bart Eller of Paonia Soil Company and Don Lareau of Zephyros Farm and Garden speak on a granular level on what is meant by good…

Nitrogen is the basis of fertility. It’s the base of the amino acids that make up our DNA and the proteins in our bodies. Nitrogen is a common limiting…

Soil health is the hot topic in agriculture as consumers become more aware and concerned with the quality of food that they're eating. KVNF's Kori Stanton…