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Supporting National Soil Health Day: Awareness and natural resource protection

This House Resolution supports designating December 5th each year as “National Soil Health Day.” The goal is to raise public awareness about the importance of healthy soil for the environment, food production, and overall well-being, potentially impacting the quality of food and water available to citizens.
Key points
Establishing National Soil Health Day aims to increase awareness of soil's crucial role in our lives.
Promoting healthy farming practices, like reduced tillage and cover crops, can improve water and air quality.
Better soil management helps reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide and enhances soil's water retention capacity, which is vital for food security.
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Supporting the designation of December 5 of each year as "National Soil Health Day".
Print number: HRES 210
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2023-03-08