Soil health is a fundamental component of agricultural sustainability and environmental stewardship. In this article, CA4SH partner Samuel Bamidele explores how enhancing soil health can bolster resilience against the adverse effects of climate change and outlines related legislation from the United States.

Samuel holds a Master of Science from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Delaware. Hailing from Ibadan, Nigeria, Samuel's academic trajectory has been characterized by a profound dedication to soil science and agriculture.

“But the truth is soil is literally at the root of many pressing national security challenges that we face.

You all know this, and we know this increasingly with every passing day: without good soil, crops fail, prices rise, people go hungry.”

- Remarks from Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, USA