National Soil Health Day: Because Life Starts in the Soil
- Liz Haney
- Jun 23
- 1 min read
June 23rd marks National Soil Health Day, a day to pause and appreciate the living foundation beneath our feet. Soil isn’t just dirt—it's a dynamic, living ecosystem teeming with microbes, fungi, roots, insects, and organic matter that all work together to sustain life above ground.
At Soil Regen, we know that healthy soil is essential—not just for productive farms, but for clean water, resilient food systems, biodiversity, and human health. When we support soil health, we’re investing in the future of our communities and our planet.
Why Soil Health Matters:
Soil is alive. One tablespoon of healthy soil can contain billions of microorganisms that drive nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration.
Healthy soils grow healthier food. Soils rich in biology and organic matter help produce nutrient-dense crops, which in turn nourish healthier people.
Water resilience starts underground. Soils with good structure and organic matter absorb and retain water, reducing runoff, erosion, and drought impacts.
Climate-smart solutions begin in the soil. Regeneratively managed soils store carbon and buffer against extreme weather events.
Whether you're a farmer regenerating your land, a gardener improving your backyard beds, or a consumer making informed food choices, soil health connects us all.
How You Can Support Soil Health:
Choose food grown through regenerative practices.
Compost and reduce synthetic inputs in your garden.
Learn about soil biology and why it's critical to long-term productivity.
Support policies and initiatives that prioritize soil stewardship.
Join at us at one of our upcoming events. www.agsoilregen.com/events
Let’s keep working together—farmers, scientists, businesses, and communities—to build healthy soils and healthy futures. Because life truly starts in the soil.
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