Inaugural Montana Soil Health Week Planned
Following a legislative resolution in 2023, Montana will celebrate its first Soil Health Week April 1-7, 2024, with Montana Soil Health Day set for Wednesday of that week. Organizers at the Northern Plains Resource Council say celebrations, events, and activities throughout Soil Health week will help raise awareness of the importance of soil stewardship while honoring Montana’s agricultural producers and celebrating the importance of agriculture in Montana’s culture, history, and economy. Resources available include soil health lesson plans for educators to use and a virtual film screening, as well as on-site workshops. Supporters will use the hashtag “#MontanaSoilHealthWeek” to illustrate their efforts as part of a larger movement.