In honor of the first Montana Soil Health Week, a round table meeting was held at The Union on Last Chance Gulch in Helena on Monday afternoon. The meeting brought together various individuals including government leaders, ranchers, business owners, and community partners to discuss the importance of healthy soil.
The meeting was organized in response to the passing of a bipartisan resolution by the Montana legislature in 2023 which designated the first week of April as Montana Soil Health Week.
Norane Freistadt, vice chair of the Northern Plains Resource Council, emphasized the significance of soil for nutrient value in fruits and vegetables. She pointed out that overused and unnaturally fertilized soil does not produce the best quality foods for people and animals to consume.
On Wednesday, Montana Soil Health Day is celebrated with an online screening of the award-winning documentary “To Which We Belong.” The film features farmers and ranchers who use simple yet impactful methods to rejuvenate and improve landscapes. Registration for the free online screening is available for those interested in attending.
