You can help put soil on the agenda of Congress

April 27, 2026

The Congressional Soils Caucus is a way for members of Congress to learn about the critical role soil plays in bolstering our nation's security and health. This group, inactive since 2022, has recently been restarted. Learn how you can help to jump-start this educational bridge for members of Congress.

Congress needs to be aware of the critical role soil plays in bolstering our nation's security and health. The Congressional Soils Caucus is a way for members of Congress to learn about how soils intersect with their work. This group, inactive since 2022, has recently been restarted.

You can help jump-start this educational bridge for members of Congress. As constituents, your voice is the most effective tool to bring this issue back to the DC agenda.

Our request is straightforward: Reach out to your member of Congress and ask them to join the Congressional Soils Caucus.

Please visit our website to identify your representative and utilize our provided scripts to contact their office. Your direct outreach demonstrates the real-world impact of soil science to those who represent you.

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