April 2023 Food Literacy Podcast Part 2

Roots Watering Hole Podcast Series

Self-described soil enthusiast and soil scientist Dr, Akilah Martin is in her co-host and co-producer seat for a lively conversation about soil. Dr. Akilah is not as expansive as she could be regarding soil, and the time allotted is not enough. However. we endeavored to provide some useful information and I think we hit our mark.

As always I refer you to the show notes accompanying the audio for more information on the topic of soil.
Dr. Akilah Talks Soil Show Notes April 2023

SOIL MOISTURE/DRAINAGE:

https://plantcareforbeginners.com/articles/how-to-make-your-soil-retain-more-water

SOIL TEXTURE BY FEEL:

HTTPS://UKNOWLEDGE.UKY.EDU/CGI/VIEWCONTENT.CGI?ARTICLE=1139&CONTEXT=ANR_REPORTS
LUSTERLEAF SOIL TEST:

http://www.lusterleaf.com/nav/soil_test.html
SOIL JAR TEST:

HTTPS://HGIC.CLEMSON.EDU/FACTSHEET/SOIL-TEXTURE-ANALYSIS-THE-JAR-TEST/

WATER FILTER:

HTTPS://WWW.H2ODISTRIBUTORS.COM/PAGES/INFO/HOW-TO-MAKE-A-WATER-FILTER.ASP

Dr. Akilah and I want to share some United Nations reports on soil and water that speak to our concern for two of the most important components of the life support system for all life on Mother Earth.

UN FAO TOPSOIL AT RISK

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/07/1123462

UN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF SOIL POLLUTION
https://www.unep.org/resources/report/global-assessment-soil-pollution

UN WATER PARTNERSHIPS AND COOPERATION FOR WATER

https://www.unwater.org/publications/un-world-water-development-report-2023

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