Jessica Chiartas is an experienced postdoctoral scholar and educator, specializing in driving collaborative research projects among academia, non-profits, government agencies, and industry. Her research focuses on the long-term impacts of agricultural practices on soil health and ecosystem services, with an emphasis on soil heterogeneity and the development of region-specific soil health indicators.
What you'll learn from this episode:
The importance of our soil, what soil is composed of, the impact soil quality has on nutrition, and why we should protect our soil.
How conventional agriculture depletes soil, and the importance of encouraging regenerative agriculture practices, including adding organic matter to the soil, and regenerative grazing practices.
How overusing nitrogen based fertilizers is a big source of emissions in our environment, and how to use the 4Rs for responsible application of fertilizer (right rate, right source, right placement, and right timing.)
Why you should take off your shoes and go outside—what grounding is and how studies have demonstrated grounding causes an exchange of electrons from the soil and a reduction in inflammation.
Tips for supporting regenerative agriculture, including supporting local farmers, asking questions, growing your own food, and composting.
And much more!
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Resources from this episode:
Regenerative Agriculture | Earthday Org
Sand, Silt or Clay? Texture Says a Lot About Soil | Oregon State University
Fertilizer and Climate Change | MIT
Amélie Gaudin | Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
A Review of Fatty Acid Profiles and Antioxidant Content in Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed Beef | PMC
A Different Kind of Land Management: Let the Cows Stomp | The New York Times
Targeted Grazing for Wildfire Fuel Breaks | USDA Climate Hubs
Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Outcomes: A Narrative Review | PMC
The Trouble With Fake Meat | The Guardian
What Is Grounding and Can It Help Improve Your Health? | Healthline
Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons | PMC
The Benefits of 'Forest Bathing' | TIME
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