# Into the Soil

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## Pages

- [Consulting](https://intothesoil.com/work-with-me/): Practical Soil Health Coaching, Monitoring & Land Stewardship Support Helping homeowners, farmers, ranchers, and land-focused organizations make confident decisions through field observation, diagnostics, and long-term systems thinking. Request a Consultation Overview I follow a practical, partnership-based approach to land stewardship. Working alongside farmers, ranchers, and landowners allows me to help you gain clarity, save time, and make confident decisions for your land. My goal isn’t to tell you what to do; it’s to collaborate with you. Together, we refine strategies, trial new approaches, and ensure they fit your operation before committing to major changes.   Every engagement begins with understanding […]
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- [Website Terms of Use](https://intothesoil.com/website-terms-of-use/): Website Terms of Use Effective Date: 4/6/2026 Website: https://intothesoil.com/ Business: Into the Soil LLC By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Website Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website. 1) Informational and Educational Use Only All content provided on this website, including articles, guides, graphics, microscopy images, soil biology information, regenerative agriculture content, composting resources, videos, and downloadable materials, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Website content does not constitute site-specific consulting advice, agronomic guarantees, land management recommendations, biological performance guarantees, or professional services unless provided through […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://intothesoil.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Effective Date: 4/6/2026 Business Name: Into the Soil LLC Website: https://intothesoil.com/   Into the Soil LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through our website, scheduling tools, inquiry forms, and consulting engagements. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, which third-party tools help us operate our website and services, and your rights regarding your information.   1) Information We Collect We may collect the following categories of information: Information You Provide Directly When you contact us, schedule a consultation, request services, or […]
- [Biological Soil Test Example](https://intothesoil.com/biological-soil-test-example/): Biological Soil Test Example
- [QCN- Prairie Ridge Farm​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-prairie-ridge-farm/): Prairie Ridge Farm
- [QCN- Northern BioSoils​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-northern-biosoils/): Northern BioSoils
- [QCN- Northeast Worms​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-northeast-worms/): Northeast Worms
- [QCN- Midwest Soil Restore​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-midwest-soil-restore/): Midwest Soil Restore
- [QCN- MidAtlantic Microbials​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-midatlantic-microbials/): MidAtlantic Microbials
- [QCN- John's Farm Stand​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-johns-farm-stand/): John’s Farm Stand
- [QCN- Harrington's Organic Land Care​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-harringtons-organic-land-care/): Harrington’s Organic Land Care
- [QCN- Ground Up Soil](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-ground-up-soil/): Ground Up Soil
- [QCN- Gritt Soil](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-gritt-soil/): Gritt Soil
- [QCN- Fun-guy Compost Company, LLC​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-fun-guy-compost-company-llc/): Fun-guy Compost Company, LLC
- [QCN- Full Circle Soil Health​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-full-circle-soil-health/): Full Circle Soil Health
- [QCN- Curesoil Probiotics​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-curesoil-probiotics/): Curesoil Probiotics
- [QCN- Mother Nature Center](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-mother-nature-center/): Mother Nature Center
- [QCN- Life of Soil, The](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-life-of-soil-the/): The Life of Soil
- [QCN- Country Roots LTD​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-country-roots-ltd/): Country Roots LTD
- [QCN- Colville Compost LLC](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-colville-compost-llc/): Colville Compost LLC
- [QCN- Cold Creek Compost](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-cold-creek-compost/): Cold Creek Compost
- [QCN- Catalyst BioAmendments​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-catalyst-bioamendments/): Catalyst BioAmendments
- [QCN](https://intothesoil.com/quality-compost-network/): Quality Compost Network We recognize that it is sometimes difficult to find high quality compost. Our Quality Compost Network is an ongoing project to try to rectify that! This is a compilation of compost producers and compost sellers that make/sell highly diverse and microbially active compost.   *Please note that the information proved by the companies/individuals has not been verified for authenticity by Vital Grow Inc. Contact the organizations directly if you have any further questions.* The Producers listed have filled out a form to provide more information about their practices and the information that they provided can be accessed […]
- [QCN- Soil Terroir​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-soil-terroir/): Soil Terroir
- [QCN- Soil Ecology Laboratory​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-soil-ecology-laboratory/): Soil Ecology Laboratory
- [QCN- SD Microbes, LLC​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-sd-microbes-llc/): SD Microbes, LLC
- [QCN- Riverbend Worm Farm​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-riverbend-worm-farm/): Riverbend Worm Farm
- [QCN- Regenerative Living​](https://intothesoil.com/qcn-regenerative-living/): Regenerative Living
- [Quality Compost Network Submission Form (Deutsch)](https://intothesoil.com/quality-compost-network-submission-form-deutsch/): Anmeldeformular für das Qualitätskompostnetzwerk (Deutsch) Loading…
- [Quality Compost Network Submission Form (Español)](https://intothesoil.com/quality-compost-network-submission-form-espanol/): Formulario – Red de Contactos para Compost de Calidad (Español) Loading…
- [Quality Compost Network Submission Form (English)​](https://intothesoil.com/quality-compost-network-submission-form-english/): Quality Compost Network Submission Form (English) Loading…
- [Selected Works](https://intothesoil.com/selected-works/): Selected Works Short Videos (30–90 seconds each) Why compost behaves differently in New Mexico soils Why adding organic matter doesn’t always improve water infiltration What “dead soil” actually means (and what it doesn’t) Why soil tests can look fine but plants still struggle When mulch helps — and when it makes things worse Why nitrogen alone rarely fixes poor growth here What biochar actually does in arid soils Why biology needs structure, not just food Compaction vs. aggregation: why the difference matters Why imported soil often fails after the first season How irrigation water chemistry affects soil biology Why soil […]
- [Elementor #2767](https://intothesoil.com/elementor-2767/): Biological Soil Test Example
- [Soil Sampling Protocol](https://intothesoil.com/soil-sampling-protocol/): Soil Sampling Protocol For each field, piece of land, area, or specific plant type in question: If you have a specific crop or set of plants (annuals or perennials) that you are interested in, take soil cores from halfway between the base/stem/trunk of the plant and the drip line of the plant. For smaller annual plants, this location will be close to the base of the plant. Make a grid of the land, either mentally or on a digital map. The maximum size of land that can be sampled in one “space” of that grid is 1 acre. In other […]
- [Workshops and Presentations](https://intothesoil.com/workshops-and-presentations/): Workshops and Presentations Your Choice in Central New Mexico for Soil Health Related Education Learning Opportunities Single-day or multi-day workshops, presentations, and hands-on learning related to soil health, soil food web, composting, and biochar. Each experience can be catered to the kind of learning experience that you want to foster. Contact for Learning Opportunities Other Services
- [Soil Health Consultation](https://intothesoil.com/soil-health-consultation/): Soil Health Consultation Personalized Soil Health Solutions for Gardens, Landscapes, Farmers, and Ranchers On-Site or Remote Consultation Every farm, landscape, and environment is different. We can talk you through improving your crops or create an individualized plan for your site(s). Some projects are better performed by you, with us here to help you through the process. Others are better performed by us so that you can focus on what you do best.  Consultation is available as an hourly service or on a contract basis, depending on your situation. Call or Email to Discuss Options Other Services
- [Soil Testing](https://intothesoil.com/soil-testing/): Biological Soil Test Understand Your Soil Food Web **All biological soil tests come with a descriptive document called “Biological Soil Test Interpretation Notes.”** *NEW* Quick Check Soil Microbial Analysis Our Quick Check Assessment offers a fast, affordable look at your soil’s biological activity. We scan a sample to detect key organisms like fungi, protozoa, and nematodes. Results are reported using a simple scale — None, Low, Medium, or High — giving you clear insights without the time or cost of a full analysis. Perfect for routine check-ins or getting started with soil biology! $20 per sample Quick Check Biological Soil Test […]
- [Services](https://intothesoil.com/services/): Comprehensive Soil Health and Land Care Services for Central New Mexico Garden, Landscape, and Farm Care Soil Testing Soil Health Consultation Workshops and Presentations Soil Health Products Home
- [FAQ](https://intothesoil.com/faq/): Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why should I invest in soil health for my home garden or landscape? Healthy soil is the foundation of plant health, environmental health, and sustainable agriculture. By improving soil health, you can: Reduce input costs by decreasing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Enhance water infiltration and retention, reducing irrigation needs. Build resilience to climate extremes like droughts and floods. Increase crop yields and quality. Investing in soil health is an investment in long-term productivity and plant and ecosystem health. 2. What is high-quality, microbially rich compost? High-quality, microbially rich compost is organic matter that has […]
- [Field Applications](https://intothesoil.com/field-applications/): Garden, Landscape, and Farm Care Albuquerque East MountainsSanta Fe Professional Care for Healthy, Beautiful, Productive Plants Soil Biology Applications Restore Soil Life. Revive Plant Health. Rebuild Resilience. We apply living compost extracts—rich in beneficial microbes like fungi, protozoa, and nematodes—to soils, root zones, and plant canopies for long-term vitality. Whether you’re tending a backyard garden, managing a landscape, or stewarding acres of pasture or orchard, our applications are tailored to support your soil biology at any scale.   We offer: Soil drenches for lawns, gardens, and beds Tree and shrub sprays for improved plant immunity and nutrient cycling Pasture and […]
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- [SFW Info.](https://intothesoil.com/sfw-info/): Soil Food Web:Information and Infographics Why use biologically complete compost? Sadly we humans have done a good job of disturbing much of the planet’s soils in a significant way. Over a long time, nature can and will repair itself. Thankfully, with the right intervention, we can greatly speed up the process by inoculating soils with beneficial organisms. This will help set our managed soils on a better path for growing the plants that we desire. Using composts that are high in biological diversity and abundant in numbers is more about quality than quantity. A little can go a long way! Different […]
- [Amendments](https://intothesoil.com/amendments/): Soil Health Amendments for the Desert Southwest Comopost AND Biochar Soil Amendment Screened Compost + Biochar High-quality compost that has been mixed with biochar and incubated for a week before being dried down. A little bit goes a long way when spread on the land. Can be used as a soil amendment at small or large scale or used as a seed starting mix after being rehydrated.This product is shelf stable.  gallon- $21cubic ft- $50 High-Quality Compost Microbioally Rich and Diverse Compost  Highly diverse in both types and species of soil microorganisms.Large total numbers of  organisms within soil microbial feeding groups. gallon- $17cubic ft- […]
- [Contact](https://intothesoil.com/contact/): How Can I Help? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Email Address *Checkboxes * On-site Application Soil Testing Soil Amendments Other Your Message * Send Message 505-321-9657casey@intothesoil.com  Please contact me directly with any questions, comments, or inquiries you may have. (Based in Edgewood, NM) Schedule a Coaching Call Home Page
- [About](https://intothesoil.com/about/): About the Healthy Soil Practitioner Casey Williams A New Mexico Transplant…Compost and Soil Food Web Specialist with Extensive Experience in Regenerative Agriculture With over a decade of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture, soil microbiology, and sustainable land management, Casey Williams is dedicated to restoring soil health and caring for people, land, and nature.   As a certified Soil Food Web Consultant and Mentor, Casey works at the intersection of soil biology, composting, biochar production, and regenerative farming. He trains and mentors students worldwide, guiding them in microscopy, high-quality compost production, and data-driven soil restoration practices.   Casey has Permaculture Design […]
- [Home](https://intothesoil.com/): Into the Soil Soil Health & Land Management Coaching (formerly Full Circle Soil Health) Guiding land and animal stewards in bridging vision and experience to foster practical, functional systems. We focus on soil health by offering a range of services and products for anyone who wants to have more productive and healthier plants, animals, soil, and landscapes. Our work is centered around improving, regenerating, and maintaining soils and is applicable to anyone who is growing plants or has livestock!  This includes the areas of residential gardens/landscapes/lawns, agriculture and ranching at all scales, cannabis, commercial landscapes, plant nurseries, and ecosystem rehabilitation. What We DoCoaching, […]

## Products

- [Biological Soil Test](https://intothesoil.com/product/biological-soil-test/): Quantitative data on types and numbers of microorganisms in your soil sample. Includes a report that breaks down the raw data and gives suggestions. Sampling and mailing (if applicable) instructions will be communicated via email after purchase.
- [Vermicompost/Worm Castings](https://intothesoil.com/product/vermicompost-worm-castings/): Compost made from the decomposition of organic matter by red wiggler worms


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