Principles of Soil Health
- Maximize Presence of Living Roots (rotation of crops)
- Minimize Disturbance (no till)
- Maximize Soil Cover (cover crops)
- Maximize Biodiversity (Polyculture)
Unhealthy Soil
Years of tillage has destroyed soil tilth and overall health. It is said that soil science isn't rocket science.....it's harder. There is so much going on with the biology of the soil, mimicking nature is key!
Healthy Soil = Healthy Plots = Healthy Deer
Plants are simply nutrient transfer vessels. If you have great soil you'll have great plants and hence great wildlife!