During World War II, 20 million American families grew 40% of the nation's vegetables using simple, chemical-free methods taught by the government.

This video uncovers 12 "forgotten" soil hacks from the original 1943 USDA Victory Garden manuals - techniques that were pushed aside when the war ended and the $200 billion fertilizer industry needed new customers. We explore scientifically proven methods like "Chop and Drop," "Forest Soil Inoculation," and the "Mycorrhizal Handshake" that allow you to regenerate dead soil, fix free nitrogen, and grow more food with less water.