ABCs of Soil Health

ABCs of Soil Health

At BTYR we are dedicated to educating about healthy soil, creating efficiencies and transitioning from a system that requires many protection measures
to one that is alive, efficient and resilient to stress. We have implemented the ABCs of Soil Health to assist with the process of regaining soil function.
Each step is essential in restoring the soil’s ability to grow healthy crops.

A: Air/Aerobic

The first step is focused on opening the soil and creating soil structure. We are building an aerobic environment to host the aerobic microbes in the soil. The mineral that has the highest flocculating value (or the ability to structure the soil) is calcium.

B: Biology

The second step is focused on Biology. Once we have the soil structured for them to exist, grow, eat, reproduce, and die, we start adding microbes from Microbe teas and other inoculants, to ensure there is food year-round. It is also important to start adopting practices that will ensure the microbes can grow and diversify. Each type of biology in the soil has a specific job to the function and efficiency of the soil.

C: Carbon

Once we have the environment and the soil life alive and well, we focus on building carbon. The carbon cycle is explained further on this website. Essentially, it is the corner post of life, and needed for quality in the plant, food for microbes, and resilience in the soil.

The Mission of Back To Your Roots

Our mission is to provide producers with access to environmentally friendly products that address soil problems and facilitate sustainable farming practices. With focus on proper soil analysis and evaluation, our goal is to assist producers to identify the underlying causes of the soil problems and develop understanding to correct these problems.

News & Upcoming Events

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Annual YEAR END SALE

The sale runs from December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Orders must be paid for in full by January 15, 2025 to receive a 6% discount.

Here is a list of products included in the 6% sale with prices excluding taxes and shipping:

  • GSR Dormant or Grow Calcium - 1lb $110.00
  • Micronized Soft Rock Phosphate - 55lb bag $145.00, MT Bulk $5,090.00
  • ZumSil® Monosililic Acid 20% - 10L jug $210.00 (also available in a tote)
  • Organic Molasses - 1.24MT $3,500.00
  • Citric Acid powder - 55lb bag $200.00
  • Organic Gem Liquid Fish Fertilizer - 1000L tote $2,200.00
  • Jaggery - 55lb bag $75.00
  • BioAG Ful-Power Fulvic Acid - 10L jug $120
  • Phos Bac 45 - 1L jug $200.00

Exempt from the sale discount are: Books, tools, Diverse-A-Tea (and brewing charges), BioAG humic acid and shipping charges.

We encourage our customers to pre-order their Phosphate products. We require a 50% deposit, and the balance is due on delivery to ensure product availability. Please note, this is not included in the sale discount.

Essential Phosphate (7-52-2) and Seed & Fruit (7-48-8)

  • 55 lb bag - $206.25 ($3.75/lb)
  • MT bulk - $7,700.00 ($3.50/lb)

Please give us a call: (306) 747-4744. We can assist you with your product needs and look forward to hearing about your plans for the 2025 growing season.