Check out the following links to find out more about soil issues:

National Resources Conservation Service
Find out how to conserve soil in your own backyard by visiting the Natural Resources Conservation Service Web site.

International Compost School
Visit the International Compost School’s Web site for open forums and exchange boards to share composting questions and ideas with others.

Rodale Institute
Visit the Rodale Institute’s Web site to find out about the connections between healthy soil and healthy people. The Kid’s ReGeneration section includes information and on-line activities for a younger audience.

Alternative Farming Systems
Find links to information about community-supported agriculture, sustainable agriculture, and other soil-saving farming techniques.

Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
Check out how the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) works to promote conservation and sustainable soil practices. Through its Web site, you can find links to other soil resources, information on current policies and research, and activities for kids.

Sustainable Farming Connection
Check out the Sustainable Farming Connection site’s many resources on measuring backyard soil health, the earthworm–healthy soil connection, and what farmers are doing to grow crops more sustainably while protecting the soil.