“The health of soil, plants, animals and (hu)man is one and indivisible.” Sir Albert Howard put it so well when he described the essential connection between what we eat and the ground beneath our feet. Or as nutritionist Michaela Mazzoni says, “you are what you eat, eats”.
We know that organic works with nature – avoiding artificial pesticides and fossil fuel-derived fertilisers – to build healthy soils, in turn growing healthy plants, and nutritious food for us to eat.
This Organic September we want to highlight the fundamental connection between healthy soil and healthy food, and encourage citizens to nourish their gut’s “garden” by enjoying delicious organic food that will benefit their gut microbiome. By exploring the link between soil health and gut health, we will help people understand that how food is produced affects its quality – and that it all comes back to the soil.
This page is for organic businesses to find out more about how to take part in Organic September. If you are an individual interested in all things organic click here
Download the digital toolkit
We have created a comprehensive digital toolkit for brands to support their Organic September celebrations. The toolkit will feature key messages, organic impact stats, graphics, social media assets, video content, press support guides and more.
Toolkit coming soon
Indies: celebrate Organic September Saturday
This year's Organic September Saturday is a day to celebrate our community heroes, the independent shops. It will take place on Saturday 20th September. We want to encourage indie retailers to celebrate their "organic local heroes" in-store with samples, events, promotions and more. We've put together a handy map of organic indie retailers on the Organic September page. Email organicseptember@soilassociation.org if you'd like your shop to be added to the map.
Organic brands: Share the Organic Living Guide
Our colleagues in the Soil Association charity have created a wonderful resource for citizens, the Organic Living Guide. Featuring inspiration, helpful tips, stories and information on what organic is (and what makes it great!), the guide is ideal for sharing via email with your audiences during Organic September.
This September we want to celebrate those pubs, bars and premises that are choosing to support people and planet-friendly pints by featuring an organic beer or two on tap this Organic September. Register today to have your premises featured on our map of participating pubs celebrating the Organic Tap Takeover.
