Continuing the Work of Dr. Elaine Ingham
A short message on the Soil Food Web and why healthy soil depends on living biology
Who is Elaine Ingham?
Dr. Elaine Ingham was a soil microbiologist whose work helped farmers around the world understand that soil is a living ecosystem.
Through her research on the Soil Food Web, she showed how bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms work together to support plant health and soil fertility.
Her teaching helped thousands of farmers rethink how soil works.
Through Farming Secrets we recorded a number of interviews and training sessions with Elaine over the years.
We’re sharing some of those lessons again so her work can continue helping growers improve soil health.
Want to learn more about soil biology and Elaine’s work?
Over the next few weeks we’ll share lessons and previews covering:
The Soil Food Web — how microbes build healthy soil and support plants.
Compost and microbial life — practical composting to grow beneficial microbes.
How to rebuild soil biology — step‑by‑step practices for farms and gardens.
Using a Microscope — is your soil dead or alive.
Out & About with Elaine — seeing the Soil Food Web in action with farmers.
Over the coming months we’ll also be featuring several of Dr. Ingham’s in-depth courses on soil biology, microscopes, and composting. Sign up to receive previews and early enrollment opportunities.
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