The Biodiversa3 project SoilMan meeting was held in Laelatu field station in western Estonia on 4-5^th of November with the participation of 16 researchers from five countries. The discussions targeted research results on effects of farming practices, including minimized tillage and crop rotation on soil biota and crop yield, as well as what the farmers think about the topic of farm management for healthier soils. Senior researcher Maarja Öpik and Plant ecology team members Siim-Kaarel Sepp, Tanel Vahter, Siqiao Liu and Surya Sudheer organised the meeting. Siim-Kaarel presented fresh results about AM fungi in farm fields under different management regimes. Tanel introduced the ongoing survey of soil fungi in Estonian agricultural soils. After the meeting we visited Laelatu wooded meadow, Puhtu nature reserve and coastal grasslands of Matsalu National Park to learn more about the Estonian landscapes, land use and biodiversity, not to forget a glimpse into Estonian sauna and culinary culture. We thank all participants for making the event both efficient and enjoyable!