Topsoil erosion is already a massive problem.[1] So far we&#x27;ve been able to mask the damage by substituting fossil fuel inputs for soil fertility, but realistically soil husbandry is the only sustainable way to grow food.<p>Heck, many people nowadays aren&#x27;t even <i>aware</i> that soil organisms can manufacture bio-available nutrients from local minerals and the air.[2] The dominant view of soil seems to be as an inert tank that needs to be &quot;refilled&quot; with imported fertility.<p>[1] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.fao.org&#x2F;docrep&#x2F;t0389e&#x2F;t0389e02.htm" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.fao.org&#x2F;docrep&#x2F;t0389e&#x2F;t0389e02.htm</a><p>[2] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=x2H60ritjag" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=x2H60ritjag</a>