
The Crop Science Podcast Show - Kirsten Kurtz: Soil Health Analysis | Ep. 82
Jul 08, 2025In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Kirsten Kurtz, Assistant Director of the Cornell Soil Health Lab, shares her approach to understanding and advancing soil health. She discusses lab tests that assess chemical, physical, and biological soil properties. Kirsten also highlights the growing importance of soil health in crop management and shares how her art is helping raise awareness about the essential role soil plays in agriculture. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Soil health assessment
- Chemical and biological tests
- Soil health recommendations
- Soil painting
Meet the guest:
Kirsten Kurtz, Assistant Director of the Cornell Soil Health Lab at Cornell University, combines her expertise in soil science and her artistic talent. With a Master’s degree in Natural Resources and the Environment from Cornell University, Kirsten has dedicated her career to studying soil health and promoting sustainable land management practices.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn