Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet Webinar

February 17, 2023

Think BIG’s Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet webinar was held on February 17, 2023. The event featured a panel of experts who shared their knowledge and perspectives on soil's importance in achieving a sustainable and resilient planet. They discussed healthy soil practices, their benefits, and the various social, economic, and environmental considerations associated with traditional and regenerative agriculture.

Recording link: https://youtu.be/ljwSR61Y330

Our panelists included:

  • Susan Crow, Ph.D., Soil Ecology & Biogeochemistry, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa

  • Christian Giardina, Research Ecologist, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, USDA Forest Service

  • India Clark, Farm and Community Engagement Coordinator, Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council

  • Dean Odysseus Yacalis, President, East Hawaii Chapter of Hawaii Farmers Union United

Think BIG Board Member, Jeannette Gurung, moderated our webinar. Heather Kimball, County of Hawaii Council Member and Think BIG Board Member, gave introductory remarks.

Slides and Relevant Information

The following are the presentation slides shared during the webinar:

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