Each year, Canadians from coast to coast celebrate National Soil Conservation Week (April 19-25, 2020) by paying special attention to the vital role soil plays in providing abundant food for consumers and as the foundation of our diverse ecosystems. This year, the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) is releasing its first ever national soil health report card to grade how soil health compares from one part of Canada to the other.
“National Soil Conservation Week is when we really like to take a step back and consider how crucial soil is to our everyday health as Canadians,” says Tim Nerbas, SCCC chair and farmer from Waseca, Sask. “We need healthy soil for almost all the food we eat. We need healthy soil for our environment as a whole. Canada is abundant with life and it’s our duty as stewards of the land, water, and air to protect the places we call home”.