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Farm soils are moving up the radar of public interest. Long the forgotten child of the environmental movement, there is growing evidence that soils are becoming of greater interest to the general public and the farmers and ranchers who manage them, says the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC).

  April 14, 2010

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The Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) says it has serious concerns with the recently released National Round Table on the Environment and Economy (NRTEE) report entitled "Achieving 2050: A Carbon Pricing Policy for Canada."

  April 27, 2009

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A Quebec producer has been honoured for his leadership in driving sustainable soil conservation practices in Canada. Jocelyn Michon of La Présentation, Quebec is the newest inductee into the Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame, an award which recognizes deserving Canadians for their outstanding contribution to soil conservation.

  April 7, 2009

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The Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) has a new president. Ontario farmer Don McCabe assumed the position in late March with the organization, which serves as the face and voice of soil conservation in Canada.

  April 3, 2009

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The Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC), the face and voice of soil conservation in Canada, will be evaluating a new computer-based tool designed to help agricultural producers identify opportunities to calculate and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on their operations.

  February 10, 2009

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The Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) has appointed a new executive director. Glen Shaw of Moose Jaw, Sask. took the position at the beginning of January 2009 with SCCC, which has served as the face and voice of soil conservation in Canada since 1987.

  January 15, 2009

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Feature Articles

Six signs that farm soils are taking on new profile in environmental progress

  April 14, 2010

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Why National Soil Conservation Week, April 19-25, 2009, matters today

  April 7, 2009

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Highlighting new technologies to help conserve or improve soil structure is important for the April 21-26 National Soil Conservation Week.

  April 18, 2008

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Thinking long-term is critical to support soil conservation practices and address modern issues such as greenhouse gas emissions.

  March 13, 2008

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Link with South American conservation group offers fresh perspective for Canadian challenges

  February 10, 2008

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Dr. Donald Rennie's research helped spur the no-till revolution in the West

  February 10, 2008

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The Protector Newsletter

  • SCCC Successful in Developing a New National Program
  • Tree, shrub plantings control streambank erosion
  • Maritime agroforestry awareness initiative

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