2022 Conservation Poster Contest Theme
Healthy soils are the foundation for all life on Earth. It is imperative in food production. Healthy soils give us clean water and air. Soil is an important resource for everything from human health to agriculture to water filtration. Soil is the foundation for many of the items we use in our daily life, such as food, clothing, clean water, homes and more. Healthy soil equals healthy food, which equals a healthy you. It is important that each of us recognize where our food comes from and the farmers and ranchers who are dedicated to using responsible land management practices to ensure a sustainable food supply and healthy land and soil for future generations.
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The New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest is open to all students in grades 2-12 and students compete in grade categories. Local Soil Conservation District prizes may also be awarded!
2022 NJ Poster Contest Finalists
Grand Champion
Zoe Quan (Grades 4-6) Freehold SCD
Zoe Quan (Grades 4-6) Freehold SCD
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Cash Prizes!
Cash prizes for the NJ Statewide competition are awarded by the NJ Association of Conservation Districts |
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $50 3rd Place: $25 |
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Did You Know...
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Create an Effective Poster
The National Association of Conservation Districts (www.nacdnet.org) provides links to assist with creating posters. Click on the “Stewardship & Education” tab and find “Poster Contest” under “Contests” for an overview of the theme, and for tips on what makes a good poster and the National Visual Arts Standards.
Contest Sponsors
The NJ Department of Agriculture, the NJ Association of Conservation Districts and your local Soil Conservation District
Resources
You can find resources at your school or public library, science books, local newspapers, nature centers and from the Stewardship & Education section on the NACD website. Get guidance from your teacher or parents to find information on the Internet.
2022 Web Resources
- https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/nj/soils/health/
- https://soilhealthinstitute.org/resources/soil-health-educational-resources/
- https://www.farmers.gov/conservation/soil-health
- https://soilsmatter.wordpress.com/author/soilsmatter2011/
- https://www.soils.org/iys/
- https://www.soils.org/about-soils/basics
- https://njaes.rutgers.edu/soil-testing-lab/resources.php
- https://www.barnegatbaypartnership.org/protect/threats-to-barnegat-bay/soil-health-in-the-watershed/
- https://nacdnet.org/general-resources/stewardship-and-education-materials/educational-resources/soil-health/
- https://www.rff.org/events/rff-live/healthy-soils-healthier-planet/