Soil health awareness raised by ex-Governor-General

excerpts from The Land, 13 February 2021

Despite being a decorated career soldier and later Governor-General of Australia, Michael Jeffery probably made his biggest mark as a fierce advocate for improving and protecting our fragile soils.

His commitment to the Australian landscape was acknowledged on World Soil Day (5 December 2020) when the General Jeffrey Soil Health Award was launched.

The award will be presented to any individual farmer, land manager, extension specialist or educator who is making an exceptional contribution to soil health in Australia.

The award is supported by the Office of the National Soils Advocate within the Australian Government Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Read the full story: https://www.theland.com.au/story/7120508/public-duty-first-self-second/