Canadians are a lucky lot, but if a poll were conducted to ask reasons why, “soil health” might not be in many of the answers. It should be.
Soil is truly the gift that keeps on giving. According to the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, agri-food exports account for about $56 billion annually, an 11 per cent contribution to our GDP. Soil helps clean our water and air and is a weapon against climate change. Biodiversity and wildlife depend on healthy soil. Farmers and their families know that healthy soils are the foundation of their productivity and profitability. The list could go on, but soil is clearly a precious gift to all Canadians.