Come and Explore!
Discover the amazing world of soils with images and information from the Dig It! The Secrets of Soil exhibit now on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
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Meet Soil Explorer - Hari Eswaran
National Leader for World Soil Resources
USDA/NRCS
Hari Eswaran works with world leaders and scientists to manage the world’s soils more effectively.
Featured Topics
Watch the Chef's Challenge Video
Two top chefs compete to create the best soil recipe from the same secret ingredient.
Watch the Secret Ingredient Video
Medicines, food, fibers, & more . . . celebrate the gifts & pleasures derived from soil.
Get Soil Savvy!
Explore the importance of good soil management practices to global climate and human health.
Soil Forming Factors
Below the line at which the land appears to meet the sky, learn to unlock the puzzle of soil layers.
Matters of Life and Death
Meet the critters that call soil home and learn about their cycles that create and sustain soils.
Underneath It All
Soils shelter and nourish us. Explore the ways for us to protect these vital natural resources.
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