Black Earth Soil Lab helps growers, schools, institutions, and communities understand, restore, and steward healthy soil through science-based assessment, regenerative consulting, and environmental STEM education.
Science in ActionLab Analysis · Field Work · Education
🧪 Soil Assessment
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🌱 Regenerative Consulting
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📚 STEM Education
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🏫 School Programs
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🤝 Community Impact
Our Approach
Healthy Soil Is the Foundation of Everything
We bridge the gap between soil science and everyday communities — offering assessment, education, and restoration services grounded in regenerative principles and genuine community impact.
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Science-based assessment
Precision soil analysis covering biology, chemistry, and structure.
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Regenerative consulting
Actionable restoration plans for growers, institutions, and land stewards.
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Environmental STEM education
Living Soil Lab™ modules bringing hands-on science to students K–12.
"Soil is not just dirt — it's a living ecosystem that sustains every bite of food and every breath of air."
1 in
of topsoil takes 500+ years to form
1B+
organisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil
What We Offer
Our Services
From lab analysis to school workshops, we provide science-backed soil health solutions for every context.
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Soil Health Assessment
Comprehensive soil testing covering biology, nutrient cycling, water-holding capacity, and ecosystem health. Includes a detailed report with actionable recommendations.
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Regenerative Consulting
Custom restoration and management plans for farms, urban gardens, institutional grounds, and community green spaces.
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Living Soil Lab™ School Programs
Our signature program bringing soil science to life through 10 hands-on modules for grades K–12. Available as workshops, classroom visits, STEM days, and after-school programs.
Ready to Restore Your Soil?
Whether you're a grower, school administrator, or community leader — we have a solution for you.
"Healthy soil is the foundation of resilient ecosystems, thriving food systems, and sustainable communities."
Black Earth Soil Lab was founded by Nina Drumgoole — an environmental educator, entrepreneur, urban farmer, author, and aspiring soil scientist dedicated to helping people better understand the living systems beneath their feet.
Her journey began with a passion for growing food and building stronger communities through agriculture. Through years of hands-on farming, environmental education, and community engagement, she recognized that healthy soil is the foundation of resilient ecosystems, thriving food systems, and sustainable communities.
Driven by a commitment to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical application, Nina created Black Earth Soil Lab to make soil science more accessible, actionable, and impactful — combining scientific inquiry, regenerative principles, and environmental education to support growers, schools, organizations, and communities seeking healthier relationships with the land.
Today, Black Earth Soil Lab serves as both a consulting and educational platform, helping clients understand soil health, explore biological systems, strengthen climate resilience, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
What Drives Us
Our Core Pillars
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Science First
All programs and assessments are grounded in peer-reviewed soil science and evidence-based practice.
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Regenerative
We prioritize building lasting soil health using regenerative principles that restore ecological function.
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Educational
We believe environmental literacy starts with understanding the ground beneath us — at every age.
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Community
Healthy soil is a shared resource. Our work centers equity, access, and lasting community impact.
Start with a Conversation
Tell us about your land, your school, or your community. We'll find the right solution together.
Comprehensive soil testing measuring biological activity, nutrient cycling, water-holding capacity, and ecosystem health. Includes a full report with actionable recommendations.
Custom restoration and management plans for farms, urban gardens, institutional grounds, and community green spaces. Science translated into practical stewardship.
Our signature program brings soil science to life through 10 hands-on modules for grades K–12. Workshops, classroom visits, STEM days, and after-school programs available.
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Soil Monitoring & Reporting
Ongoing soil health tracking with seasonal reports to document progress and continually refine your restoration strategy over time.
