S6 - E8: Healthier Communities, Stronger Economies, and Hippos with Jeff, Mary, and Eric
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The episode discusses the importance of soil health for communities and economies, featuring insights from Jeff Ishee and Mary Sketch Bryant.
Soil health is a foundation for healthier communities, stronger economies, and more resilient landscapes. And yes, hippos can be major pests. During this episode of 4 The Soil: A Conversation, Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt share who and what is for(4) the soil. Celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, is a great way to build on that foundation. Tune in, subscribe, and like anywhere you get your podcasts or 4thesoil.org/podcast As always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning and to follow the four core soil health principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends; 2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Be gentle, take it easy; 3) Maximize living roots year-round -- Keep roots growing; and 4) Energize with diversity -- Thrive with diversity. You're invited to join an online presentation and conversation with previous podcast guest Bob Jones Jr., co-owner and chief executive officer of The Chef’s Garden in Huron, Ohio! "The Chef’s Garden: The Flavor of Health and Resilience" Monday, April 20, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (EST) Online via Zoom REGISTER HERE…
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