What is Regenerative Farming & How It Makes Healthy, Happy Soil

by guest blogger Bethany Worthington, Co-Founder, Ecothes   In recent years, the increase in unsustainable farming practices has had an extremely negative effect on the biodiversity and fertility of our soils, as excessive tilling, deforestation, and overgrazing has caused an acceleration in soil degradation. Without healthy soil, crops are unable to grow, which leads to farmers relying heavily on pesticides and fertilizers to increase their yields, which in turn damages the soil further. In addition, research has shown that already over 50% of our agricultural land is moderately or severely affected by soil erosion, pollution, or compaction.  Without healthy soil,...