Giving Compass' Take:

• Food security, farming, and food waste are all connected, not only to global health but also climate change. Since soil is at the heart of agriculture, researchers are becoming more aware of its impact. 

• What steps can funders take to ensure soil health remains a priority?

• Here's another example on agriculture and its climate impact. 

Soil is more than just dirt—the state of our soils impacts everything from human health to climate change. Today, scientists, research organizations, and individuals across the globe are celebrating World Soil Day to recognize how healthy soils are vital for the future of the food system and a sustainable planet.

“Land and soils constitute the foundation for sustainable agricultural development, essential ecosystem functions, and food security,” according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). “They are key to sustaining life on Earth.”

And many of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals reflect this sentiment: soil health is key to environmental and human health.

Read the full article on the importance of soil and our climate by Emily Payne at Food Tank