In this episode of PV Talks, Steve Bracety sits down with Kathryn Kay, founder of MycoEarth, to discuss how soil health and fungi could help solve some of agriculture’s biggest challenges. Kathryn explains how restoring the soil microbiome can improve water retention, reduce farming costs, and create healthier crops for future generations. She also shares why Arizona farmers are facing increasing pressure from water shortages and rising agricultural costs.
Kathryn’s journey is deeply personal. After losing her mother to breast cancer linked to chemicals used in conventional farming, she made a promise to find a better way. Today, MycoEarth works to reintroduce beneficial fungi and microbes into the soil. As a result, farms can improve sustainability while reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers. Throughout the conversation, Kathryn highlights how healthy soil directly impacts both human health and the environment.
The episode also explores Kathryn’s recent Moonshot business competition win and how local organizations like the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center helped support her mission. In addition, she explains how farmers may benefit from long-term ROI, carbon credits, and improved crop performance by rebuilding soil ecosystems naturally.
If you care about sustainable farming, Arizona agriculture, soil restoration, water conservation, or the future of family farms, this conversation delivers valuable insight and inspiration. Kathryn’s passion, purpose, and commitment to helping farmers make this one of the most powerful episodes of PV Talks yet.
