Soil Health -- Human Health with Dr. Selena Ahmed

Описание: Soil Health - Human Health

What are linkages between soil health, human health, and planetary health? In this talk, Dr. Selena Ahmed, associate professor of sustainable food systems at Montana State University, explores the various pathways in which soil health influences human health and why this matters.

The discussion starts with an overview of the major health challenges we face that are linked to our diets. Evidence is presented on how healthy soils support food security, including enhancing the nutrient density of crops consumed by humans and livestock. In addition, evidence is presented on relationships between the soil microbiome and the human intestinal microbiome. The discussion concludes with examples of how various farming practices can be a solution for overcoming these challenges for supporting farmer livelihoods, people, and the planet.

Soil health has emerged as a central theme in conversations about the future of American agriculture. Soils have become a focal topic due to new scientific understanding, the application of emerging technologies, and a growing interest among producers and policymakers in improving climate resilience and mitigating emissions.

NCAT's Soil Health Innovations Conference was held online with live-streamed speakers and panels, as well as virtual halls for exhibitors and student posters. The event allowed participants to network with exhibitors and sponsors and the producers, industry professionals, educators, and students who are at the cutting edge of soil health across the country.

This was a far-reaching exploration of agriculture’s sustainable future: on-farm practices, soil biology, carbon markets, and public policy.

You can explore this website for additional information about speakers, the agenda, and sponsors and vendors. SOILINNOVATIONS.NCAT.ORG/

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. This video was also made possible in part by funding from Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (WSARE) and other partners. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.