# Farming Podcast | Soil Health Strategies That Pay

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Podcast: [XtremeAg: Cutting The Curve Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/xtremeag-cutting-the-curve-podcast-4765850)
Published: 2026-01-05T15:54:50+00:00
Episode link: https://XtremeAg.podbean.com/e/farming-podcast-soil-health-strategies-that-pay/
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## Resource

In this episode of Cutting the Curve, host Damian Mason is joined by Temple Rhodes and Barrett Ersek to explore the concept of "Thriveability" — a farmer-driven mindset focused on improving soil health, reducing inputs, and enhancing long-term economic outcomes. Barrett, founder of Holganix, explains how the company has shifted from selling crop inputs to becoming a partner in soil health by leveraging microbial technologies, intensive data collection, and prescriptive agronomic support. Temple shares real-world results from implementing Holganix's fall and spring biological products, including measurable gains in soil structure, water infiltration, and crop performance. The conversation highlights how integrating soil health strategies into a farming operation — paired with quantifiable metrics and optional carbon credit opportunities — can deliver immediate and long-term financial returns while improving the resilience of the land.

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