Truth about soil: it's not just dirty

Roses are red, violets are blue, and soil is the heart that beats true !

As i said earlier in my first post, I promised to share somethings about my career here. Well, I'm excited for this post and I hope you enjoy it too. Let's go!

As a soil science student, I've come to realize that soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet. It's a living, breathing entity that sustains life on Earth. Yet, it's often overlooked and underappreciated.

Soil is like a best friend who's always there for you, but never demands attention. It quietly supports us, providing food, shelter, and oxygen. But when was the last time we stopped to thank God for our soil?

I remember my first soil science class like it was yesterday. I walked in thinking soil was just a bunch of dirt, but boy was I wrong! If I had known that it was what I would study the university, I would have put more interest and efforts into agriculture since secondary school. Anyways, I'm glad I'm at it now.
One thing I love about my course is that it has helped me discover many things I never thought I could know, and I now see things in a different light. An example is the Earthworm.
I call Earthworms Soil engineers. Interesting right?😅 Permit me to tell you a little about it.
When we think of engineers, we often picture humans in hard hats and boots, designing and building complex structures. However, there are other, often overlooked, engineers at work in our ecosystem. Earthworms, those slimy, squirmy creatures, are some of the most skilled soil engineers on the planet.

Earthworms have been tunneling underground for over 600 million years, long before humans ever picked up a shovel. These underground architects play a crucial role in shaping our soil, improving its structure, and increasing its fertility. Without earthworms, our soil would be dense, compacted, and lacking in essential nutrients
Don't get confused . When soil lacks nutrients it won't be able to grow crops well, right? That means there's possibility of famine and food is very important to us as humans. I hope you understand?

Ever since I learnt about my course, I've spent countless hours studying soil, and I'm still amazed by its complexity. From the tiniest microbe to the mightiest tree, soil is the unsung hero that makes life possible.

But soil is facing threats like never before. Erosion, pollution, and climate change are taking a toll on our soil's health. It's heartbreaking to see soil degradation happening before our eyes.

As a soil science student, I feel a sense of responsibility to spread the word about soil's importance. We need to start treating soil with the respect it deserves. We need to adopt sustainable practices, reduce waste, and protect our soil's biodiversity.
Let's get our hands dirty, learn about soil's wonders, and advocate for its conservation. ✌️
Soil is everywhere so even if you're not interested in soil science, appreciate it more because it is very important than what you can imagine.
There are many other things to reveal but we'll get to it with time

Thank you for reading ☺️💗