In Search of Soil

In Search of Soil

48 episodes

Exploring the mysteries of soil in search of answers that you can use in your garden or on your farm. Each week features scientists and experts sharing insights into topics like soil science, composting, cover cropping, biochar, no-till, and fungi, among other things! In Search of Soil is hosted and produced by Diego Footer.

Podcasts

Soil Macrofauna with Dr. Adriano Sofo - ISOS S2 #10

Published: July 29, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 29 seconds

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The Science of EM (Essential Microorganisms) with Dr. Matthew Wood - ISOS S2 #9

Published: July 22, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 48 seconds

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The Science of Biochar with Dr. Kurt Spokas - ISOS S2 #8

Published: July 15, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 45 seconds

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The Role of Clay in Soils with Dr. David Laird - ISOS S2 #7

Published: July 8, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 38 seconds

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Applying Better Soil Microbes with Dr. Jane Fife - ISOS S2 #6

Published: July 1, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 19 seconds

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Benefits of Trichoderma with Dr. Gary Harman - ISOS S2 #5

Published: June 24, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes

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Regenerative Soils with Dr. Gabe Kenne - ISOS S2 #4

Published: June 17, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 16 seconds

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Soil Microbes with Dr. Paul Zorner - ISOS S2 #3

Published: June 10, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes 3 seconds

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Soil Humus with Dr. Johannes Lehman - ISOS S2 #2

Published: June 3, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes 24 seconds

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Biochar with Francesco Tortorici - ISOS S2 #1

Published: May 27, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes 21 seconds

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In Search Of Soil: Season 2 Starts Next Week!

Published: May 20, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 18 seconds

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In Search Of Soil: Season 2 Coming Soon!

Published: May 13, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 12 seconds

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In Search Of Soil: Season 2 Is On The Way!

Published: May 6, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 13 seconds

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Compost with Randy Ritchie - ISOS S1 #10

Published: April 22, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 15 seconds

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Soil Carbon with Dr. Bruno Basso - ISOS S1 #9

Published: April 15, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes 31 seconds

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Soil Nutrients with Dr. Buz Kloot - ISOS S1 #8

Published: April 8, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 2 seconds

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Mycology with Peter McCoy - ISOS S1 #7

Published: April 1, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours 13 minutes 19 seconds

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Nitrogen Fixation with Dr. Michael Miille - ISOS S1 #6

Published: March 25, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 46 minutes 10 seconds

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Compost Tea with Troy Hinke - ISOS S1 #5

Published: March 18, 2023, 1 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes 37 seconds

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Biochar With Kelpie Wilson - ISOS S1 #4

Published: March 11, 2023, 2 p.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 29 seconds

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Soil Microbiology With Dr. David Johnson - ISOS S1 #3

Published: March 4, 2023, 2 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 53 seconds

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Soil Health for Crops With Jim Hoorman - ISOS S1 #2

Published: Feb. 25, 2023, 2 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds

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Introducing: In Search of Soil

Published: Feb. 18, 2023, 2 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 32 seconds

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Soil Science With Dr. Elaine Ingham - ISOS S1 #1

Published: Feb. 18, 2023, 2 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 57 minutes 4 seconds

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Dr. Adriano Sofo - Soil Macrofauna| In Search of Soil #20

Published: Sept. 1, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 29 seconds

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Dr. Matthew Wood - The Science of EM (Essential Microorganisms) | In Search of Soil #19

Published: Aug. 25, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 48 seconds

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Dr. Kurt Spokas - The Science of Biochar | In Search of Soil #18

Published: Aug. 18, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 45 seconds

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Dr. David Laird - The Role of Clay in Soils | In Search of Soil #17

Published: Aug. 11, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 38 seconds

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Dr. Jane Fife - Applying Better Soil Microbes | In Search of Soil #16

Published: Aug. 4, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 19 seconds

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Dr. Gary Harman - Benefits of Trichoderma | In Search of Soil #15

Published: July 28, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes

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Dr. Gabe Kenne - Regenerative Soils | In Search of Soil #14

Published: July 21, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 16 seconds

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Dr. Paul Zorner - Soil Microbes | In Search of Soil #13

Published: July 14, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes 3 seconds

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Dr. Johannes Lehman - Soil Humus | In Search of Soil #12

Published: July 7, 2021, 7 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes 24 seconds

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Francesco Tortorici - Biochar | In Search of Soil #11

Published: June 30, 2021, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes 21 seconds

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The Very Quick Podcast Update - Please Listen

Published: Dec. 23, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 11 seconds

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Clip: Have the Courage to Charge What You Need to For Your Product - Randy Ritchie

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 25 seconds

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Clip: Advice for Starting Compost Business - Randy Ritchie

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 54 seconds

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Clip: Why is Some Compost So Bad? - Randy Ritchie

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 10 seconds

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Full Show: Randy Ritchie - Compost | In Search of Soil #10

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 15 seconds

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Randy Ritchie - Compost | In Search of Soil #10

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 15 seconds

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Full Show: Dr. Bruno Basso - Soil Carbon | In Search of Soil #9

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes 31 seconds

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Dr. Bruno Basso - Soil Carbon | In Search of Soil #9

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes 31 seconds

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Clip: There are Different Forms of Carbon in the Soil - Dr. Bruno Basso

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 36 seconds

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Clip: What Crops Sequester the Most Carbon? - Dr. Bruno Basso

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 29 seconds

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Clip: How Does Soil Carbon Saturation and Storage Work? - Dr. Bruno Basso

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 6 seconds

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Clip: Differences in Carbon Decomposition Above and Below the Soil - Dr. Bruno Basso

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 33 seconds

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Full Show: Dr. Buz Kloot - Soil Nutrients | In Search of Soil #8

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 2 seconds

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Clip: The Importance of Micronutrients for Plant Growth - Dr. Buz Kloot

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 37 seconds

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Clip: The Dangers of Herbicides - Dr. Buz Kloot

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 35 seconds

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Clip: What Do Soil Tests Actually Tell Us - Maybe Not What You Thought - Dr. Buz Kloot

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 53 seconds

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Clip: Can You Farm without Adding Extra Amendments? - Dr. Buz Kloot

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 14 seconds

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Dr. Buz Kloot - Soil Nutrients | In Search of Soil #8

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 2 seconds

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Full Show: Peter McCoy - Mycology |In Search of Soil #7

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours 13 minutes 19 seconds

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Clip: Fungi Store Huge Amounts of Carbon in the Soil - Peter McCoy

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 14 seconds

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Clip: What is the fastest way to break down woodchips? - Peter McCoy

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds

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Clip: Problems Show Up in Unhealthy Soils - Peter McCoy

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 12 seconds

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Clip: What is mycelium actually made out of? - Peter McCoy

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 47 seconds

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Clip: Plants and Fungi form an Incredible Relationship - Peter McCoy

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 17 seconds

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Peter McCoy - Mycology |In Search of Soil #7

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours 13 minutes 19 seconds

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Clip: Could You Create a Super Legume? - Dr. Michael Miille

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 47 seconds

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Full Show: Dr. Michael Miille - Nitrogen Fixation | In Search of Soil #6

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 46 minutes 10 seconds

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Clip: What is the Public Perception of Synthetic Biology? - Dr. Michael Miille

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 47 seconds

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Clip: Could Non-Legumes Be Fixing Nitrogen? - Dr. Michael Miille

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 50 seconds

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Clip: The Challenge of Engineered Microbes in the Wild - Dr. Michael Miille

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 39 seconds

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Dr. Michael Miille - Nitrogen Fixation | In Search of Soil #6

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 46 minutes 10 seconds

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Full Show: Troy Hinke - Compost Tea | In Search of Soil #5

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes 37 seconds

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Clip: How Do You Know How Good Your Soil Is? - Troy Hinke

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds

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Clip: How to Make Compost Tea - Troy Hinke

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 11 seconds

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Clip: What Is Compost Tea? - Troy Hinke

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 39 seconds

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Troy Hinke - Compost Tea | In Search of Soil #5

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes 37 seconds

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Full Show: Kelpie Wilson - Biochar | In Search of Soil #4

Published: Nov. 4, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 29 seconds

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Clip: What Does Biochar Do for the Soil? - Kelpie Wilson

Published: Nov. 4, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds

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Clip: How A Beginner Can Start Making Biochar Easily - Kelpie Wilson

Published: Nov. 4, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 38 seconds

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Kelpie Wilson - Biochar | In Search of Soil #4

Published: Nov. 4, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 29 seconds

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Clip: The Benefits of Johnson-Su Bioreactor Compost - Dr. David Johnson

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 11 seconds

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Full Show: Dr. David Johnson - Soil Microbiology | In Search of Soil #3

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 53 seconds

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Clip: To Have Health, Productive Soils We Need to Biologically Active Soils - Dr. David Johnson

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 49 seconds

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Clip: The Higher the Brix the Less Insect Pressure - Dr. David Johnson

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 21 seconds

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Clip: We Need to Bring the Whole Soil System Back - Dr. David Johnson

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 16 seconds

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Dr. David Johnson - Soil Microbiology | In Search of Soil #3

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 53 seconds

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Full Show: Jim Hoorman - Soil Health for Crops | In Search of Soil #2

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds

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Clip: Healthy Plants (Grown in Healthy Soil) Are More Pest Resistant - Jim Hoorman

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 44 seconds

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Clip: Tillage is a Major Problem that Ruins Soils - Jim Hoorman

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 25 seconds

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Clip: Can Soil Have TOO MUCH Organic Matter - Jim Hoorman

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 19 seconds

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Jim Hoorman - Soil Health for Crops | In Search of Soil #2

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds

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Clip: How You Should Think about the Fungal to Bacteria Ratio in the Soil - Dr. Elaine Ingham

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds

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Clip: What's Missing from our Knowledge of Soil - Dr. Elaine Ingham

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 50 seconds

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Clip: Why You Might Not Have to Rotate Your Crops - Dr. Elaine Ingham

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds

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Clip: How to You Remineralize and Replace Soil Nutrients - Dr. Elaine Ingham

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds

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Full Show: Dr. Elaine Ingham - Soil Science | In Search of Soil #1

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 57 minutes 4 seconds

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Dr. Elaine Ingham - Soil Science | In Search of Soil #1

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 57 minutes 4 seconds

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Welcome to In Search of Soil (Trailer)

Published: Oct. 9, 2020, 11:10 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 3 seconds

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