Healthy living soil, however, helps roots access water, air and nutrients, giving plants the foundation they need to grow. With time and care, those roots can support juicy tomatoes, crisp greens and colorful vegetables that make their way from the garden to our tables.

That is why soil health matters: the way we care for the ground beneath us helps shape the food that nourishes ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors.

That connection between healthy soil, food and community can be seen right here in Dane County at Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens. Volunteers turn seeds, soil and hours of care into fresh produce for local food pantries and community donations.

At Purple Cow Organics, healthy soil is at the heart of what we do because we believe its impact reaches much further than the garden bed. Supporting MAFPG is one way we help put that belief into practice by helping healthy soil become healthy food that can be shared with our community.

Because no matter how big or small, a garden can grow more than vegetables. It can grow nourishment, connection and care.