In a world where our vision is often skewed by powerful marketing and industry-funded studies, it’s time to take a step back and question what we believe about soil and land care. Conventional wisdom, backed by the chemical and fertilizer companies, has been focused on working with lifeless dirt for decades, ignoring the symbiotic relationships and living systems that are key to healthy soil and thriving plants.
This narrow approach has led to the widespread use of harmful tilling practices, increased oxidation, and the need for fertilizers and pesticides. But there is a better way. By embracing regenerative land care practices, we can begin to restore the balance of life in our soil and support healthy ecosystems.
One key to this transformation is to recognize the importance of biological diversity. As Dr. Christine Jones has discovered, a cover crop of four different families can provide the diversity and richness of life needed to promote healthy soil. By starting with a combination of a Johnson-Su compost extract and a LAB Serum infurrow, we can set the stage for a new narrative in land care that prioritizes regenerative processes over conventional, lifeless approaches.
It’s time to break the cycle and pivot towards a new, more holistic way of thinking about land care. By embracing regenerative practices, we can support healthy soil, reduce the need for inputs, and build resilience in our landscapes for generations to come.