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It also purifies water, supplies us with antibiotics and helps protect against flooding and drought. Besides being the cornerstone of life, many believe soil is the key to tackling climate change, as it captures more Co2 than forests. It contains an abundance of beneficial nutrients and microbes that support plant growth. However, there is a huge difference between dirt and soil. People tend to think of everything beneath their feet as dirt. It has increased interest in beneficial appliances such as the Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50, a countertop food recycler that turns scraps into fertilizer. On a personal level, this focus has made conscientious homeowners even more aware of their impact on the health of the world. This has spurred an interest in regenerative agriculture. However, at present, cropland soil is eroding roughly ten times faster than it can be replenished. With all the daily struggles we face, worrying about the soil might not seem to be a priority.

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