Soil Health, Carbon & Conservation with Jay Fuhrer | Menoken Farm Presentation | Part 1

Join longtime conservationist Jay Fuhrer for a compelling deep dive into soil health, regenerative agriculture, and practical land stewardship. Drawing from over 40 years with the USDA and his work at Menoken Farm, Jay explores the science and stories behind resilient soils and thriving food systems.

📌 Topics Covered:
0:00 - Intro
4:18 - Background & Context
6:00 - Book Recommendations
8:02 - Humans & Plants
9:20 - Making a Statement of Purpose
10:46 - Geology & Time Scale
12:30 - Menoken Farm High Tunnel
13:47 - PAR & UV Readings
16:55 - Water
21:29 - Soil Health Principles
31:52 - pH
34:14 - Minerals
41:17 - Carbon
48:05 - Example in High Tunnel

🌱 Learn about:

The four key components of soil carbon
How cover crops, compost, and plant diversity support soil structure
The impact of pH and mineral balance on plant health
Simple tools for measuring light, moisture, and biological activity
Why stewardship—not sequestration—is key to long-term soil health
This session is ideal for growers, educators, conservation professionals, and anyone curious about how to work with—not against—nature.

📍 Filmed at Menoken Farm, a hub for applied conservation and community education.

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