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Johnson County Master Gardeners: Building Soil Health

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JD Hollingsworth is an Iowa farmer and Area Soil Health Specialist for the SE Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service. In his presentation, "Building Soil Health," Hollingsworth acknowledges the broken system in current agriculture practices and shares alternative options that will improve soil health.

This presentation is part of the Johnson County Master Gardeners Community Speaker Series, a program for gardeners and anyone looking to expand their knowledge about healthy ecosystems. It is designed to give gardeners of all experience levels the confidence to create beautiful, functional gardens.

For more information about the Johnson County Master Gardeners, visit their website or their Facebook page.

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