4 Free Ways to Learn About Soil Health

Soil Health

Posted on November 18, 2024
If you’re eager to dig into new knowledge about soils without breaking your training budget this winter, you’re in luck. Here are four free online resources to explore before jumping into the next farming season!
Catherine Dallaire, Agronome

1. L’appel de la pelle Series by IRDA

In her fascinating video series titled L’appel de la pelle (French only), agronomist Catherine Bossé takes viewers on a virtual field trip and teaches them how to prepare a soil profile. This educational and engaging series also covers the basics of soil health. It’s worth a watch!

2. La semaine verte Episodes About Agricultural Soil on Ici Télé

La Semaine Verte is a French television show that’s well known for its captivating educational content. Specifically, two episodes explore modern issues affecting agricultural soils: [Le sol, un milieu vivant](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/la-semaine-verte/site/segments/reportage/382170/sante-sols-agroecologie-vie-microbes-terres (Soils, a living environment; November 27, 2021) and Agroécologie et santé des sols (Soil agroecology and health; May 14, 2022). Both are available on Ici Télé.

3. Soil Health and 4R Nutrient Stewardship Training from Réseau Végétal Québec

These in-depth training modules (French only) focus on soil sampling and analysis, soil health and best fertilization practices. Both are designed for advanced learners who want to expand on their knowledge.

4. Online Learning Tools by FAO

As part of its campaign titled Healthy soils for a healthy life, the Food and Agriculture Organization—a United Nations agency dedicated to fighting world hunger—created online learning tools about agricultural soils.

These tools include a quiz to test your knowledge about soils and a Soil 101 video about soil health across the globe. Both are available in English.

Happy listening!

Catherine Dallaire, Agronome