The 'Minister of Soil' with Ray Archuleta
September 9, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
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A soil scientist with 30 years in conservation explains why healthy soil changes everything.
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In this episode
- What a Soil Conservationist actually does in the field
- Why soil health connects to water quality and farming
- Hard-won lessons from three decades with the NRCS
- How one person's work can shift the way we see the ground beneath us
About this episode
Ray Archuleta is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with the Soil Science Society of America and has over 30 years of experience as a Soil Conservationist, Water Quality Specialist, and Conservation Agronomist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). During his tenure with the NRCS Ray served in New Mexico, Missouri, Oregon, and North Carolina.He is often referred to as the "Minister of Soil" and was the star of our feature-length documentary film. Please enjoy this episode.
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About Kiss the Ground w/ Ryland Engelhart
The essence of the work of Kiss the Ground is this deep reverence for life. A conversation about ecology, soil, trees, and all the layers of the biology and living things that contribute to our existence. Interconnection and love of the world. Hosted by Ryland Engelhart www.kisstheground.com
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