Soil Sentinel: Circular community for sustainable soil amendment strategies

We are Soil Sentinel, a citizen science initiative that empowers farmers to take an active role in monitoring soil health and supporting the sustainable use of sewage sludge in agriculture. In response to Serbia’s growing need for environmentally responsible sludge management, we train farmers to collect reliable soil samples and understand the conditions required for safe sludge application. Working alongside researchers and laboratories, farmers contribute real-world data that informs both agricultural practices and national policy. By comparing farmer-collected and expert-collected samples, the project ensures data quality while building local capacity. We focus on promoting circular economy principles, reducing waste, and improving soil fertility—especially for smallholder farms. Through open-access tools, training materials, and inclusive workshops, Soil Sentinel bridges the gap between science, policy, and rural communities. Together, we are creating a transparent, cost-effective, and community-driven approach to environmental monitoring and sustainable land management. Healthy soil, informed farmers, and safer food systems start here.

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The aim of the Soil Sentinel project is to empower farmers to participate directly in soil health monitoring by training them to collect reliable soil samples, generating high-quality data needed to assess the safe and sustainable use of sewage sludge in agriculture. By combining citizen-generated data with expert analysis, the project seeks to improve soil management practices, support evidence-based policy development, and establish a community-driven model for circular resource use in Serbia.

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