In this special Global Fertilizer Day episode of Fertilizer 101, host Morgaine Mertz-Myers sits down with Haley Siergiej from the Fertilizer Education, Research, and Training (FERT) Foundation and educator Julie Reynolds from Nutrients for Life. Together, they explore the critical role of fertilizers in feeding the world’s growing population and highlight innovative educational initiatives like the NFL (Nutrients for Life) program. Learn how fertilizers contribute to sustainable agriculture, discover fun classroom activities like “Fertilizer Fun Boxes,” and get all the details on the nationwide digital contest that inspires students to creatively engage with the United Nations’ Zero Hunger goal. This episode offers insightful conversations, real-world examples, and valuable resources for educators, students, and anyone curious about the future of food production.
Tune in on Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, or Spreaker, and discover how understanding fertilizers can help shape a more sustainable and food-secure world!