At Read Your Soil we strive to be your trusted partner in becoming educated about soil science. Whether you enjoy reading our informative Soil Science Spotlights, want to sign up to one of our period instructor-led classes or chat in our online community, or want to download one of our publications for deeper personal study, our website has what you are looking for!
Soil Science Spotlights
Our blog-style articles on soil science are a great way to get started in learning the fundamentals, tools, and techniques used in soil science. We hope our Soil Science Spotlights whet your appetite and keep you coming back for me as you follow your journey through the wide world of sustainable farming.
Instructor-led Online Classes
We periodically offer classes that individuals can sign up for. These classes are conducted online using Zoom and generally last from four to six weeks, with online sessions a couple of times a week. You can find Classes that are currently open for enrollment in the Shop section. Our classes provide a unique opportunity to meet and learn alongside fellow crop growers from around the world, We hope to look forward to meeting you in an upcoming seminar.
Online Community Discord
You can join our Discord Server by using the following invite link: https://discord.gg/aFnEvnbTJK. Discord is a great place to hang out with communities of interest with support for chatting with other members in real time!
Publications
We hope you will love reading our publications, available for Download through the Shop section, or add them to your cart right here! We thank our readers for their support!
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Test Your Soil With Plants [PDF]
How do you determine what nutrients your soil needs (or does not need) if you don’t have a laboratory to analyze a soil sample? This book shows how to observe commonly grown crops, determine which soil nutrients are deficient, and then create an organic fertilization plan to address these deficiencies. This book also has an extensive list of weeds and the soil conditions their presence indicates, which assists in evaluating a soil’s condition and fertility. Fully revised and updated edition. Includes color photos.
Future Fertility [PDF]
Returning the nutrients in human waste back to the soil from which they came is essential for the sustainability of agriculture worldwide. This detailed and practical manual describes both established and innovative low-technology methods of safely and effectively recycling the nutrients in human waste. More importantly, it describes the principles behind the methods, and criteria that any method must meet for safety and sustainability. A must for those interested in transforming their waste into wealth in the future.