IL SR0270

Declares the first full week of March 2026 as Soil Health Week in Illinois to raise awareness about soil health and honor Illinois family farmers

Recognizes that more than 75% of Illinois land is used for farming, making soil health critical to agricultural sustainability

Highlights the benefits of healthy soil including food production, water quality improvement, biodiversity enhancement, carbon storage, and climate change mitigation

Encourages schools, agricultural organizations, conservation groups, and communities to observe Soil Health Week through educational activities and promotion of soil stewardship practices

Directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to the Illinois Department of Agriculture and soil and water conservation districts statewide