2015 is the International Year of Soils

From the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)



Working with the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) and other partners, NRCS will be showcasing the importance of soil with monthly themes created by SSSA:

January: Soils Sustain Life
February: Soils Support Urban Life
March: Soils Support Agriculture
April: Soils Clean and Capture Water
May: Soils Support Buildings/Infrastructure
June: Soils Support Recreation
July: Soils Are Living
August: Soils Support Health
September: Soils Protect the Natural Environment
October: Soils and Products We Use
November: Soils and Climate
December: Soils, Culture and People

January Soil Activities for Educators (including home schoolers and community organizations)

https://www.soils.org/iys/12-month-resources/january

Order the FREE 2015 SOIL PLANNER from NRCS.