Healthy Soils Australia: Founding Force Behind Soil Week and SCHOOL Week
Stephen Schmitz
Press Release
Healthy Soils Australia: Founding Force Behind Soil Week and SCHOOL Week Now Making Global Impact
Healthy Soils Australia (HSA), the nation’s longest-standing soil advocacy group, is proud to celebrate the global recognition now being given to Soil Week and the SCHOOL Week initiative.
Initially developed by HSA in 2021, Soil Week was born from a simple but powerful idea: to raise awareness of the vital link between healthy soils, healthy food, and thriving communities. With the enthusiastic support of educators, farmers, scientists, and community leaders, the program quickly expanded into SCHOOL Week—bringing soil literacy directly into classrooms and empowering the next generation with the knowledge to care for our land.
Since then, these initiatives have grown into powerful platforms for engagement, education, and action. Their impact has reached beyond Australia’s borders, inspiring conversations at international forums and highlighting Australia’s leadership in regenerative agriculture and soil stewardship.
Healthy Soils Australia is immensely proud to see that the foundation we laid in 2021 has enabled individuals and organisations to step up and shine on the world stage. The continued growth and success of Soil Week and SCHOOL Week are a testament to the enduring value of community-driven collaboration.
As we look to the future, HSA remains committed to advancing practical, science-backed approaches to soil health, supporting farmers, schools, and communities across Australia. Through partnerships, education, and policy engagement, we can continue to make Australia a world leader in soil regeneration and climate resilience.
Healthy Soils Australia congratulates all those who have carried the Soil Week and SCHOOL Week banners forward and will continue to champion initiatives that protect and restore our nation’s most valuable natural asset—our soil.
About Healthy Soils Australia
Founded in 2003, Healthy Soils Australia is the nation’s leading voice for soil health and regenerative agriculture. For over 20 years, HSA has united farmers, scientists, educators, and policymakers to restore and protect Australia’s soils, ensuring healthy food and thriving communities for generations to come.