 Guatemala has a huge variety of agricultural soils ranging from fertile valleys to arid lands. This diversity significantly influences food production in the country. Farming and food production on arid lands especially pose a challenge for farmers as they can be easily and negatively impacted by climatic conditions, erosion, and soil degradation. Farmers often choose to use fertilizers without accurate information about soil conditions, affecting the overall efficiency of fertilization. Rising global fertilizer prices further add to these issues, creating adverse conditions for farmers who are at risk of increased poverty and food insecurity. Therefore, it is essential to understand current soil conditions and needs, as this knowledge is crucial to improve the productivity and sustainability of farmers. Against this backdrop, the government of Guatemala, represented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food, is implementing the project soil mapping for resilient agri-food systems in Central America and Sub-Saharan Africa, or Soil Fair, with the technical support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the United States of America. The purpose of the Soil Fair project is to improve agricultural livelihoods and develop the resilience of agri-food systems through soil data and knowledge by targeting three outcomes. First, establishing national soil information and monitoring systems for efficient management. Second, creating a decision-making support system through updated soil information and data, fertilizer testing and recommendations, and a comprehensive set of tools and platforms for farmers and government authorities. The government's technical capacities will also be strengthened. Third, adopting and upscaling sustainable soil management in the country by launching a training program for farmers to encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices. The project will implement the Global Soil Doctors program with the participation of experts, providing farmers with advice, including fertilization recommendations. Soil Fair will help farmers cope with the fertilizer crisis, improve soil management practices, and ultimately increase soil yields in Guatemala. This will help improve food security and build resilience to drought, particularly in rural areas where poverty and food insecurity are widespread.