Traditionally, farmers send soil samples to labs—a slow process that can take weeks and cost hundreds per site. Now innovative tools are changing the game. I wanted to showcase some cool tech that is out to help. We think knowing what is available helps everyone. So let's go!

In the search for sustainable and traditional farming knowledge, few resources are as rich and insightful as Dorothy Hartley’s Food in England. First published in 1954, this classic work is much more than a cookbook or a historical account—it’s a vibrant window into the agricultural and culinary practices of England when traditional farming methods were still alive and well.