Digging Into Soil
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In the earth beneath our feet lies an intricate blend of minerals, organic matter, air and water–what we like to call, soil. This dynamic mixture serves as an often overlooked building block of civilization, from agriculture to construction. But what really is soil? It’s not merely the ground we walk on; it is a living, breathing entity that sustains life and shapes how the world around us functions.