2015 International Year of the Soils

The 68th United Nations General Assembly has designated 2015 as the International Year of Soils.

The Food and Agriculture Organization has been nominated to implement the program.  Watch their promo video below.

 

Symphony of the Soil

If you are interested in more, explore the complexity of soil building, mysterious life underground and the soils ability to grow food by watching Symphony of the Soil. 

This version of is available for free stream until December 12 as a lead in to the International Year of the Soils and an effort to help raise soil consciousness.  Beautifully filmed on four continents, the documentary includes various viewpoints from some of the world’s most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists.

 

The views expressed in Symphony of the Soil are not necessarily the views of Abundant Design, LLC. 

 

I hope you can find time to watch these videos, learn more about the soil that provides for us, and gain an appreciation for it in the year to come.

 

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