Resources
Further reading + listeningThese resources range from very accessible to more in-depth. We invite you to explore at your own pace and begin wherever curiosity draws you.
Books
Teaming with Microbes (Jeff Lowenfels) — a cornerstone for understanding soil biology.
For the Love of Soil (Nicole Masters) — explores the living soil and systemic change.
Dirt to Soil (Gabe Brown) — a practical journey into regenerative practices.
The Hidden Half of Nature (David R. Montgomery & Anne Biklé) — explores the soil microbiome alongside the human microbiome — great for connecting soil life to wider biological systems.
A World Without Soil: The Past, Present, and Precarious Future of the Earth Beneath Our Feet (Jo Handelsman) — examines soil’s central role and threats to soil health.
Dirt: The Erosion of Civilization (David R. Montgomery) — how soil shapes history and future.
The Living Soil (Lady Eve Balfour) — a classic look at organic agriculture and sustainable soil systems.
A Sand County Almanac (Aldo Leopold) — a reflective classic on ecology and land ethics.
Silent Spring (Rachel Carson) — classic environmental science that reshaped ecological awareness
Farming with Soil Life: A Handbook for Supporting Soil Invertebrates and Soil Health on Farms — practical, biodiversity-focused soil life manual.
Albrecht's Foundation Concepts (William A. Albrecht)
Articles + Research
USDA NRCS Soil Health Resources — practical, science-based guides and technical assistance on soil conservation and health.
Soil Biology Primer (USDA NRCS Education & Teaching Materials) — Foundational overview frequently referenced in soil biology education.
Soil Science for Gardeners (Robert Pavlis) — book-length primer often referenced in article form.
Podcasts + Talks
In Search of Soil — Conversations on soil biology, compost, and land stewardship.
Soil Health Labs — Interviews with soil scientists and regenerative practitioners.
Soil Health To-Go — USDA NRCS podcast series.
The Regenerative Agriculture Podcast — podcast series with John Kempf discussing agriculture management systems.
Doumentaries
Carbon Cowboys — collection of documentaries about related regenerative farms.