Learn about sandy soils, irrigation and soil health with Ray Archuleta

Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025

Demonstration — Ray Archuleta uses different soils from different states to demonstrate that it doesn't matter where it came from, but what microbes and biology are in the soil.
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Farmers and land stewards across Minnesota will have an opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s most influential voices in regenerative agriculture.

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