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Seeds of Knowledge: From Field to Chonies

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From Cotton Fields in Chihuahua to Your Soil Health Experiment

Watch this quick clip from a cotton farmer in Chihuahua, Mexico, as he explains how cotton is harvested and processed before being shipped to you for the Soil Your Chonies Challenge. This behind-the-scenes look highlights the journey of cotton, from its origins in the field to becoming the chonies you’ll bury to monitor soil health.

It’s a great reminder of the global connections and agricultural effort that go into both farming and citizen science projects like ours. 🩲 ♻️ 

Check out the full reel for a fascinating glimpse into the process and farm life in the Mexican Desert. 🤠 🌵 

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