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Restoring Degraded Soil with Comfrey Bioferment

In a single handful of fertile soil, there are more living organisms than there are people living on the planet. I think it's fascinating how complex and vital soil is for sustaining life on planet Earth. It abounds in organic matter, mycorrhizae, arthropods, nematodes, bacteria, earthworms, fungi, plants and animals - all of which maintain a continuous cycle of nutrients. When the soil is healthy and biodiverse, it allows us to grow the food necessary for a healthy diet. However, the amount of fertile soil in Puerto Rico has been decreasing at an alarming rate.

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