General News
16 November, 2026
Healthy soils competition grows
Bev and Calvin co-founded the Healthy Soils Competition in 2022 to encourage young people to explore and understand the importance of healthy soil for our food, landscapes, and environment.
The competition started with just 50 entries in the first year and, four years on, has grown to more than a thousand entries.
“We love giving students the freedom to explore soil in ways that interest and inspire them, celebrating creativity and different ways of learning along the way,” the co-founders, Bev and Calvin, said.
Volunteers run the competition, with Calvin generously funding the prizes.
Every student who enters the competition receives a quality certificate recognising their effort and achievement.
This year, more than $9000 in prizes were awarded to celebrate the students' incredible work.
At its heart, the competition inspires the next generation to understand, appreciate, and care for the soil that supports us all.
Bev and Calvin thank every student, teacher, parent, and school that has helped the Healthy Soils Competition grow.