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Illinois Stewardship Alliance Opens Event Proposals for Soil Health Week

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • 3 days ago
  • 2 min read

Major Program on Key Issue is Scheduled from March 2 to 8


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Preserving and repairing our vital soil health is a preeminent issue for those of us who advocate for a better, more sustainable food system. That's why you should mark your calendars for March 2 to 8 and Illinois Stewardship Alliance's annual Soil Health Week — and consider submitting a proposal to hold an online or live event during that week.


The details are provided in an email from Liz Rupel, Deputy Director for the Springfield-based Alliance, which serves as the state's leading policy advocate for the local food and farm communities:


You, your idea, your farm, or your organization could be front and center at the upcoming annual Soil Health Week!


The application is now open for you to propose an event, workshop, speaker, screening, field day, or anything you dream up to celebrate one of our state’s most precious resources: our soil.


Whether it's a virtual presentation, a field day exploring soil health practices or whatever helps educate about the power of healthy soil, we invite you to submit your idea.


Last year, 23 partners came together to host a slate of 25 in-person and virtual events on topics ranging from regenerative agriculture, conservation planning, applying soil health principles to composting and more! 


We are keeping the Soil Health Week hosting tradition alive by giving you the opportunity to bring your soil ideas to the table and make this a powerful celebration that reaches even more audiences across Illinois. 


What do you need in order to host an event during Soil Health Week?


  • An event idea! Events may be virtual or in-person. Perhaps a presentation on a topic relating to soil health or climate change, a coffee chat to discuss best practices, an invite to a farm tour/field day, or something else entirely.

  • Propose a date and time during March 2-8. You may need to be flexible to accommodate multiple events.

  • Have a location in mind (online or in-person).


Proposals are due on Monday, February 9th. 


If your event is given the green light for Soil Health Week, here’s what you can expect to receive as a host:


  • The Alliance will offer our support with marketing by making frequent posts, sharing your unique sign up form, and adding your event to a Soil Health Week Event Calendar

  • An online registration form will automatically generate for you once your event is approved based on the information you share in your proposal. You are responsible for sharing your event registration and staying in communication with registrants to your event. 

  • We will share your logo and social media handles in our marketing

  • You will receive a marketing toolkit complete with tips and sample blurb.


Learn more and submit your proposal here. If you'd like to discuss your idea first or brainstorm possible partners, please email me.



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