October is ‘Soil and its Products’ Month 10/14/2015
Soil and Products We Use The Soil Science Society of America has chosen the month of October, in this the International Year of Soils, to showcase the range of products we utilize every day that come from the soil. Soil contributes so much more than ground for us to stand on, and plays a part…… Continue reading →
September is Soils Protect the Environment Month 09/21/2015
Soils Protect the Environment 2015 is the International Year of Soils, and the Soil Science Society of America has chosen September to highlight soil’s role in protecting the natural environment. Soil plays a crucial role in the establishment of a natural environment. The properties that will eventually define an ecosystem depend entirely upon the composition…… Continue reading →
August is Soils Support Health Month 08/19/2015
We’ve taken a look at the various benefits soil provides for our planet in this the International Year of Soils, but one thing we’ve yet to touch on is just how beneficial soil can be to our very own health. [caption id="attachment_230" align="alignright" width="381"] By Travis Swan via Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/swambo/[/caption] In today’s world it seems like we…… Continue reading →
July is “Soils Are Living” Month 07/24/2015
Did you know there is an entire world beneath your feet? We often enjoy the trees, crops, and vegetation that grow in soil, but rarely consider the complex network of life that exists just below the surface. In the International Year of Soils, July is dedicated to the life that helps keep our soil healthy…… Continue reading →
June is “Soils Support Recreation” Month 06/09/2015
This year has been officially named the International Year of Soils by the United Nations. The Soil Science Society of America has assigned a different theme to each month and June’s theme is “Soils Support Recreation.” Healthy soil is crucial to so many parts of our lives and recreation is no exception. If you love…… Continue reading →
May is Soils Support Building and Infrastructure 05/06/2015
The International Year of Soils is nearly half underway. The Soil Science Society of America’s theme for the month of May is “Soils Support Building and Infrastructure.” [caption id="attachment_159" align="alignright" width="197"] By Saffron Blaze[/caption] Soil is essential as the foundation of our buildings and infrastructure. The strength and composition of the soil is a key…… Continue reading →
April is “Soils Clean and Capture Water” Month 04/02/2015
This year was officially declared the International Year of Soils by the United Nations. As part of the year-long celebration of soil, the Soil Science Society of America has assigned a different theme to each month of the calendar. This month has been officially dubbed “Soils Clean and Capture Water” month. So how exactly does…… Continue reading →
March is Soils Support Agriculture Month 03/17/2015
This year has been officially dubbed the International Year of Soils by the United Nations and along with this broad designation, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) have designated a different theme for each month. For instance, January was “Soils Sustain Life,” and February was “Soils Support…… Continue reading →