Title: Explain the purpose of testing soil fertility.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-II-36) > Section: Interpreting Soil Fertility and Test Results

Explanation should include

- determining current soil analysis
- identifying lawn or pasture growth needs
- describing the use of soil amendments for remediation, revitalization, and reuse.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should soil be tested prior to application of soil amendments?
- How can soil testing help determine land use?
- How do residuals from other processes have beneficial properties when added to soil?
- How do soil amendments restore soil quality?
- How can soil amendments balance pH and establish microbial communities? Why is this critical?