Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

The 2017 poster contest theme was Healthy Soils Are Full of Life! To learn more about this theme see our presentation.

Healthy Soils Are Full of Life Presentation


Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

First Place- Jacelyn Lemanski



Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Second Place - Megan Hunter



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Third Place - Naomi Leonard



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Fourth Place - Tessa Alford



Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Fifth Place - Natalie Kimbley



Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Sixth Place - Isabella Pritchett



Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Seventh Place - Andralynn Bernatz



Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Eighth Place - Payton Hvass



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Ninth Place - Sarah Sandoval



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Tenth Place - Kaeli FIscher

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Eleventh Place - Ella Bruck

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Twelfth Place - Allison Olson


Workbook

Education

2022 Poster Contest 

Learn about our Healthy Soil by entering the 2022 NJ Conservation Poster Contest. Cash prizes are awarded.

The theme for the 2022 Conservation Poster Contest is:

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

“Healthy Soil: Healthy Life” is the theme of the 2022 NJ Conservation Poster Contest. The contest is open to students in grades 2-12 and cash prizes are awarded at the local and State levels. Students are encouraged to understand the importance of healthy soil.

District prizes are awarded in four age divisions (2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12) and winners will receive $100, $75 or $50 for first, second and third place. First place posters will go on to compete at the State level for additional prize money.
2022 Poster Contest brochure

2020 District Level Winners

Grades 10-12
1st Place Rachel Ou, Bridgewater
2nd Place Siyuan Wang, Edison
3rd Place Rachel Warnet, Bradley Beach
Grades 7-9
1st Place Alexander Yang, Plainsboro
2nd Place William Liu, Princeton
3rd Place Xinyi Christine Zhang, Kendall Park
Grades 4-6
1st Place Aarna Doshi, Plainsboro
2nd Place Miriam Abdel Malik, Monroe
3rd Place Vihaan Singh, Edison
Grades 2-3
1st Place Fiona Li, Kendall Park
2nd Place Celeste Verdadeiro, Matawan
3rd Place Tucker Fairchild, Little Silver

2019 State Level Winners Announced
The Freehold District 1st place winning entries were submitted for the State level competition of the NJ Conservation Poster Contest. Michelle Liu placed first at the State level. Mandee Dong, Xufeng Zou and Sophia Du placed third at the State level. They received prize money and a certificate at an awards ceremony held at the NJ State Museum Auditorium in Trenton.

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Grades 10-12 1st place Michelle Liu

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Grades 7-9 1st place Mandee Dong

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Grades 4-6 1st place Xufeng Zou

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Grades 2-3 1st place Sophia Du

National Level Winners Announced
The Freehold District had one 1st place winner and two 3rd place winners at the National level competition for the 2016 Conservation Poster Contest. Tanvi Reddy was awarded first place and Chia-Hsuan Lin
 and Andrew Kim were awarded third place prizes and a certificate at an awards ceremony held at the NJ State Museum Auditorium in Trenton.

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Grades 2-3 1st place Tanvi Reddy

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Grades 7-9 3rd place Chia Hsuan-Lin

Healthy soil healthy life poster ideas

Grades 4-6 3rd place Andrew Kim

We would like to thank all the students, teachers and parents for participating in the 2017 Conservation Poster Contest exploring the theme: Healthy Soils Are Full of Life
The 2018 Poster Contest theme will relate to watersheds. Check back in late 2017 for information on the 2018 contest.

How healthy soils make for a healthy life?

Healthy soils for healthy plants Soils supply nutrients and water, which are vital for plants, and are home to organisms that interact with plants, for better or worse. In the natural environment, plants form relationships with soil microbes to obtain water, nutrients and protection against some pathogens.

What makes a healthy soil?

Characteristics of Healthy Soil: Deep topsoil, based on soil type. Balanced nutrients and proper pH. Good drainage. Usable water-holding capacity to withstand drought.

Why is healthy soil necessary for all life?

Soil puts food on our plates, purifies our water, protects us against flooding and combats drought. It's also key to tackling climate change as it captures and stores vast amounts of carbon. There is no food security without healthy soils.

What are the 4 major components of healthy soil?

The basic components of soil are minerals, organic matter, water and air. The typical soil consists of approximately 45% mineral, 5% organic matter, 20-30% water, and 20-30% air.