Soil and Health

Daphne reflects on her transformative experience during her internship in Salinas, a major agricultural hub, where she witnessed firsthand the detrimental effects of the food system on both health and socioeconomic conditions. She highlights the alarming cases of migrant workers suffering from pesticide exposure and the broader implications of an agricultural system that exploits its labor force while contributing to chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. This eye-opening realization sparked her journey toward understanding the interconnectedness of soil health and human well-being.