December 5th
World Soil Day

"The World Soil Day campaign aims to connect people with soils and raise awareness on their critical importance in our lives.Soil is an essential resource and a vital part of the natural environment from which most of the global food is produced. At the same time, soil provides living space for humans, as well as essential ecosystem services which are important for water regulation and supply, climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration and cultural services", Visit FAO.org for more information