Join us in saluting World Soil Day, Dec 5

Soil: It's responsible for nearly all life on the planet, but rarely gets the respect it deserves. On December 5^th, however, this living and life-giving resource is finally getting its day—throughout the nation and across the globe.

 

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization will celebrate World Soil Day in Rome, Italy, under the framework of the Global Soil Partnership. At the NRCS, we're adding the word "Health" to the celebration in an effort to help raise awareness of the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient farms.

We hope you'll join us in this salute to the soil by posting to your Facebook and Twitter (@NRCS_FL) pages. Consider using the following tags in Twitter:  #WorldSoilDay. #soilhealth. #NRCS. Attached is a graphic that can be used.

Below are some sample Facebook postings you may use.  Please join us in highlighting soil health.

Gail

 

Gail Hendricks

Public Affairs Specialist/Webmaster/SharePoint Administrator

USDA-NRCS

352-275-3987

www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov

 

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WORLD SOIL DAY 2013 – A DAY DEDICATED TO HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE SOILS

In 2002, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), made a resolution proposing December 5 as World Soil Day. This day is designated to celebrate the importance of soil and its vital contributions to human health and safety.

Under the framework of the Global Soil Partnership, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is celebrating World Soil Day 2013 in Rome on December 5.  The goal is to raise awareness of the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions, and sustainable development.  The celebration will be followed by a 3 day International Workshop "Soil Spectroscopy: the present and future of Soil Monitoring." 

World Soil Day is a great opportunity for USDA-NRCS to reinforce our soil health messages, while helping to promote World Soil Day.

	You've got to watch this 5 min video on #Soil! "Let's Talk About Soil" http://vimeo.com/53618201
	Let's talk about soil – today is World Soil Day. The reality of soil resources around the world is overwhelming! http://vimeo.com/53618201
	Unlock the Secrets of the Soil. Soil is a living and life-giving substance, without which we would perish!  http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/soils/health/
	We owe our existence to those few inches of living and life-giving top soil. Happy World Soil Day!
	Long live the soil! Celebrate World Soil Day - Join Buz Kloot on his "Soil Trek" journey to find the science behind soil health. www.dirtdiaries.com/vlog/
	Your food gets its start in the soil. Celebrate World Soil Day and Soil Health. http://1.usa.gov/UkNWF0
	What in the world do you know about soils? Today is World Soil Day.  Learn more about soil health. http://1.usa.gov/UkNWF0
	Today is World Soil Day. Take a minute to learn more about soil health. http://1.usa.gov/UkNWF0
	Coolest video!  No matter where your water comes from, it's been filtered by the soil! Happy World Soil Day!  http://ow.ly/fGeZT
	There are more organisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil than there are people on earth! http://ow.ly/fGewe
	How can I stand on the ground every day and not feel its power? How can I live my life stepping on this stuff and not wonder about it?  William Bryant Logan
	Soil sustains life! Learn more at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/soils/health/
	Soils: a hidden resource! Soils are a limited natural resource. Find out how their role in food security is crucial. In light of climate change, soil degradation and erosion, farmers everywhere struggle to protect soil health. http://www.fao.org/globalsoilpartnership/information-resources/videos-and-animations/soils-a-hidden-ressource/english/en/
	We love working with farmers who are taking their soil health seriously. Celebrate World Soil Day by learning more at (state's soil health webpage) or link to national page.
	Learn more about World Soil Day and the importance and benefits of soils and the hazards currently facing them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqGKwWo60yE‎
	When the rains come, where does the water go?  Is your soil healthy?  Celebrate World Soil Day - Unlock the Secrets Of The Soil!

 

 

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