Soil and Food

Soil and Food Resilience: Nourishing People and Planet

From farms and gardens to kitchens and markets, soil and food connect us all. By caring for the land, reducing food waste, and supporting local growers, we strengthen resilience in our communities and ecosystems.

Learn About Sustainable Farming Practices

Healthy soils and resilient food systems depend on how we grow food. I will spend (___) minutes learning about farming practices such as regenerative agriculture, agroecology, or permaculture, and reflect on how they support both people and the planet.
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Regenerative Agriculture Resources for Learning and Taking Action

Agroecology Resources for Learning and Taking Action

A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Farming
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Learn About Indigenous Food Practices and Food Sovereignty

Indigenous communities around the world steward resilient food systems. I will spend (___) minutes learning about Indigenous food practices and food sovereignty, and reflect on lessons I can honor and apply.
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Why Traditional Knowledge is Key to Truly Sustainable Agriculture

Compost History: The Fascinating Story of an Ancient Science

Watch: Regaining Food Sovereignty (58:17 mins)
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Learn How to Save Pollinators

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spend (___) minutes learning how to support local pollinators and take at least one action—such as planting native flowers or avoiding pesticides—to help sustain resilient ecosystems and harvests.
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Why Bees are Essential to People and Planet

Pollen Over Pesticides: How we Can Save the Honeybees

Pollinator Resources for Learning and Taking Action
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Choose Water-Smart Foods

The foods we eat carry hidden “water footprints” that affect rivers, soils, and communities worldwide. I will reduce servings of high-water-use foods and choose alternatives that help conserve water and support more resilient food systems.
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Overview: The Water Footprint of Food

Water Footprint of Food Guide

Which Foods Have the Biggest Water Scarcity Footprint?
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Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having (___) meatless meals meals each day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

19 Easy Meatless Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Beginner's Guide to a Plant-based Diet

Easy Diet Changes Can Lower Carbon Footprint: Stanford Medicine-led Study
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Compost My Food Waste

Composting turns waste into a resource, building soil health and cutting methane emissions from landfills. I will compost food scraps at home, school, or in my community, which avoids sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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Composting Resources for Learning and Taking Action

Composting 101

5 Reasons Why Composting Is the Greenest Thing You Can Do
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Preserve or Store Food

Preserving food through freezing, drying, or fermenting helps food last longer, reduces waste, and ensures supplies during difficult times. I will preserve or store food during the challenge to strengthen household and community resilience.
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Tips for Storing Food Better to Reduce Waste

National Center for Home Food Preservation

6 Simple Ways to Preserve Food
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Share or Donate Surplus Food

Sharing surplus food not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate or share (___) meals or food items through a food bank, community fridge, or with neighbors to support food security and resilience.
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Action Items for Wasting Less Food

Global Food Banking Network

Rescue' Food from Going to Waste at Your Local Stores and Restaurants
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Grow Something to Eat

Growing food builds resilience by connecting us to the soil and reducing reliance on long supply chains. I will grow edible plants—such as herbs, vegetables, or grains—in my home, balcony, or community space, strengthening both my food security and local biodiversity.
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How to Grow Your Own Food, Even If You Don't Have a Garden

Turning your black thumb green (gardening tips for a beginner)

Growing Your Own Food Tips and Resources
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Eat Local and Seasonal Foods

Local and seasonal foods require fewer resources, support nearby farmers, and keep soils healthier through diverse planting. I will source (___) meals per week from local or seasonal producers—such as markets, CSAs, or co-ops—to strengthen community food resilience.
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Find Your Local Farm and CSA here

Browse Local Foods by State

Seasonal Food Guide
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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