Dr. Elaine Ingham – The Science of Returning Life to the Soil
Dr. Elaine helps us explore biological and ecological patterns in soil ecosystems. What happens when living systems are disturbed and then recolonized with microorganisms? She translates a complex story about friendship that unfolds as plants live in partnership with bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes. When we understand this story, we can celebrate and support the magnificent microorganisms that make it all possible.
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Dr. Elaine InghamFounder, Soil Food Web SchoolDr. Ingham has advanced our knowledge about the soil food web for over 4 decades. Widely recognized as the world’s foremost soil biologist, she’s passionate about empowering ordinary people to bring the soils in their community back to life.
Dr. Elaine’s™ Soil Food Web Approach has been used to successfully restore the ecological functions of soils on six continents. The courses offered by Dr. Elaine’s™ Soil Food Web School have been designed for people with no relevant experience – making them accessible to individuals who wish to retrain and to begin a meaningful and impactful career in an area that will help to secure the survival of humans and other species.
B.A., Biology and Chemistry, St. Olaf College
M.S., Microbiology, Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Microbiology, Colorado State University