The Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 71st Annual Stewardship Week from April 26 to May 3, 2026, with the theme “Soil. Where it All Begins.”
The Marion County SWCD is a proud member of NACD, which oversees this national program. The theme celebrates the power of soil in supporting life in all its forms and underscores soil as the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities.
“From backyard gardens to forests to agricultural lands, everything begins with what is beneath our feet,” said NACD President Gary Blair. “This year’s theme, ‘Soil. Where it All Begins,’ is a reminder that taking care of soil favors everyone, with an increase in nutrients, cleaner water, less flooding, higher agricultural yields, more resiliency, and countless other benefits.”
Stewardship Week resources celebrating “Soil. Where it All Begins” are available for free download on the NACD website.
