Is Human Health Rooted in the Soil? anh-usa.org

Growing practices and soil conditions can affect crop compounds such as polyphenols, vitamins, and pigments.
Regenerative and organic practices—cover crops, crop rotations, lower disturbance—produce healthier soil, reduced pesticide/herbicide use, and more nutrient-dense foods that support the gut microbiome and other human health factors.
Congress must support soil health measures in the Farm Bill, including the Agriculture Resilience Act, Soil CARE Act, and SCALE Act, with pesticide oversight and safeguards for contaminated amendments.